‘Missed chance’ to tackle fly-tipping
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Government plans to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping are a missed opportunity, rural leaders have warned.
Government plans to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping are a missed opportunity, rural leaders have warned.
Fly-tippers could be forced to help councils clear-up illegally dumped waste in a new drive to clean up the countryside.
CAMPAIGNERS have called for a more strategic approach to rural land use and the countryside.
Fly-tipping incidents are on the rise – with more rubbish being illegally dumped in rural areas.
Extra £2.5m to improve rural roads
Rural leaders are urging local councils to continue a pre-Christmas crackdown against fly-tipping. The zero tolerance initiative saw vehicles seized and crushed as local authorities used new powers to tackle the
Councils are using new powers to crush vehicles belonging to fly-tippers who illegally dump rubbish in the countryside.
RURAL tourism is thriving in north-east England, reveals a new report commissioned by Northumberland National Park Authority. Tourism figures for 2015 show that visitors are spending more and staying longer
THE rising cost of clearing up fly-tipped rubbish is putting pressure on local authorities struggling with funding problems.
MORE attractive towns and cities would ease development pressure on the countryside, say rural campaigners. Housing should be developed alongside transport infrastructure for economic, social and environmental benefits, says the
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Government plans to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping are a missed opportunity, rural leaders have warned.
Fly-tippers could be forced to help councils clear-up illegally dumped waste in a new drive to clean up the countryside.
CAMPAIGNERS have called for a more strategic approach to rural land use and the countryside.
Fly-tipping incidents are on the rise – with more rubbish being illegally dumped in rural areas.
Extra £2.5m to improve rural roads
Rural leaders are urging local councils to continue a pre-Christmas crackdown against fly-tipping. The zero tolerance initiative saw vehicles seized and crushed as local authorities used new powers to tackle the
Councils are using new powers to crush vehicles belonging to fly-tippers who illegally dump rubbish in the countryside.
RURAL tourism is thriving in north-east England, reveals a new report commissioned by Northumberland National Park Authority. Tourism figures for 2015 show that visitors are spending more and staying longer
THE rising cost of clearing up fly-tipped rubbish is putting pressure on local authorities struggling with funding problems.
MORE attractive towns and cities would ease development pressure on the countryside, say rural campaigners. Housing should be developed alongside transport infrastructure for economic, social and environmental benefits, says the
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