This evening, two shocking incidents of fly-tipping were discovered—one in Cheddington and another between Mentmore and Ledburn. Thanks to swift local action, Cllr Peter Brazier from the Ivinghoe team went out personally to investigate both scenes. At each location, he found identifiable evidence, including addresses, which has now been passed to Buckinghamshire Council enforcement officers.
These are not isolated cases. They are part of a wider issue that the Conservative-run Buckinghamshire Council takes extremely seriously. Their stance is clear: zero tolerance for fly-tipping. Whether it’s a single black bag dumped on a verge or a van-load of waste discarded on a rural lane, it is illegal, anti-social, and unfair to residents who take pride in their community.
Buckinghamshire Council is one of the most active in the country when it comes to tackling environmental crime. Fines and prosecutions are increasing, and with new powers under the Environment Act, the Council is better equipped than ever to pursue offenders. But this is not just about punishment. It’s about prevention too. The Council invest in CCTV in hotspots, share intelligence with Thames Valley Police, and engage with landowners and farmers—who are often the victims of fly-tipping on private land.
