Almost a third of the 60,405 cases recorded across Scotland are said to have occurred in the Glasgow City Council area
By Rebecca McCurdy & Sarah CampbellFigures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives through freedom of information requests reveal 60,405 cases were recorded in 2022, with almost a third – 19,313 – occurring in the Glasgow CityConservative Murdo Fraser said the figures underline why new legislation is needed to stop the “growing scourge” fly-tipping has on communities.
“That is why I’m delighted my Member’s Bill, which has overwhelming public backing, received the necessary cross-party support to enable me to bring it before Parliament. “It’s not a party political Bill, but a common sense piece of legislation that will help to tackle a growing scourge in our communities by strengthening the law and toughening the punishments for breaching it.”
The process included proposals to strengthen enforcement measures, including raising fines for fly-tipping from £200 to £500 – the maximum permitted by current legislation, improve data collection, support private landowners and promote responsible behaviours.
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