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We want your views on allowing local authorities to issue pre-court community-based sanctions to tackle persistent fly-tippers.

How to respond

Consultation ends:
16 October 2026
Consultation launched:

Consultation description

We are asking for opinions on:

  • introducing this power for local authorities
  • how cautions could be enforced
  • the impact on prosecutions
  • implementation requirements, costs and savings
  • which organisations would be best placed to supervise such activity
  • any unintended consequences and alternative measures to deter fly-tipping.

This consultation is being held on DEFRA.GOV.UK