In May 2016 amended legislation came into force, which allows for a fixed penalty notice (FPN) to be issued for the offence of fly-tipping, a contravention under section 33 (1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990).
That the Council introduces fixed penalty notices in accordance with section 33 (1) (a) of the EPA 1990 for small scale fly-tipping and the level of the fine is £400 with a reduced early payment of £300 if paid within 10 days.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/12/2016
Decision due: 17 Jan 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Suzanne Brimm cllr-suzanne.brimm@thanet.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Operational and Commercial Services
Contact: Trevor Kennett, Head of Operational Services Email: trevor.kennett@thanet.gov.uk.
What the decision will mean: To decide on whether to set a fine for the fixed penalty and if so at what level or to allow the default level to apply.