Fly-tipping is down by 13 per cent, South Holland District Council has claimed.
The Kingdom Enviro-Crime team, employed by the district council in 2023, had been criticised in some quarters for a lack of results.
But the authority says the ‘significant’ 13 per cent reduction over the last year is due to the ‘crucial role’ of the company.
The latest set of figures, which are not yet in the public realm, show there were 2,402 incidents of fly tipping last year. The figures will be sent to the government.
According to the council, several areas have seen ‘substantial reductions.
Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas has a 51 per cent reduction while Pinchbeck and Surfleet fell by 33 per cent. The St Mary’s ward in Spalding was down by a quarter.
“The Kingdom enforcement team has played a crucial role in this decline by patrolling the district, raising awareness about responsible waste disposal and issuing fixed penalty notices to offenders.
“Additionally, the council’s communications campaign has helped educate residents on the consequences of fly tipping,” said a council statement.
Coun Anthony Casson, portfolio holder for public protection at the council, said the reduction was ‘fantastic.’
“However, this success wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of our local residents and others who take pride in their communities,” he said.
