Decision

The Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager has decided to issue a fixed penalty notice for fly tipping on the public highway

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: Issuing a fixed penalty notice for fly tipping on the public highway

topline: The Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager has decided to issue a fixed penalty notice for fly tipping on the public highway

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a decision on whether to issue a penalty notice for a criminal offence, taking into account public interest and the admission of guilt by the suspect.

affected_stakeholders: ["Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager", "Suspect", "General Public"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence on the decision

URL: https://moderngov.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=944

Decision Maker: Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Service of a fixed penalty notice under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for fly tipping on the public highway.

Content: Service of a fixed penalty notice under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for fly tipping on the public highway. To service a fixed penalty notice. Suspect admitted to the offence in a PACE interview under caution. Decision to issue fixed penalty notice in the public interest. No further action was considered, however it was not in the public interest, and the suspect had admitted to the offence.   Summons to court was not pursued as the flay tip was small and a fixed penalty notice was available. A summons would be the next stage should the fixed penalty not be paid.

Date of Decision: August 14, 2025