Repeat fly-tippers face losing their driving licence

Crackdown is announced as Sunak targets dumping crisis

- Sam Lister and Martyn Brown

FLY-TIPPERS could lose their driving licence under a blitz on anti-social behaviour promised by Rishi Sunak.

In a victory for the Daily Express after our crusade to end illegal dumping, the Prime Minister announced drivers who repeatedly offend will be hit with penalty points as well as huge fines.

Mr Sunak also announced plans to evict nuisance tenants from their homes as part of a new crackdown.

He said: "Everyone has the right to feel safe in their neighbourhood and a sense of pride in the place they call home.

"The Conservatives are the only ones with a clear plan to ensure safety, security and prosperity in your local community and your high street.

"We will take the bold action needed to crack down on fly-tipping, evict nuisance tenants and stop antisocial behaviour in its tracks so we can build a secure future for everyone across the whole country."

Reforms

The Express last month launched a campaign calling for tougher action to wipe out fly-tipping after figures revealed 1.08 million incidents were reported in England in 2023.

Although it was a 1% drop on the previous year, the number of fines issued by councils fell by 19%, from 91,000 to 73,000.

And there were just 1,665 prosecutions in 2022/23, with 181 councils not taking anyone to court for fly-tipping despite facing 502,708 incidents between them.