Councillors approve new maximum fine of £400 for illegal dumping in NMDDC amid criticism criminals are still profiting by fly-tipping lorry loads of waste.
Fly-tipping fines are set to rocket 400% in Newry , Mourne and Down almost two years after new penalty powers were given to councils.
Downpatrick Alliance rep, Cadogan Enright said: "Can I get some clarification on the use of the new enforcement powers? In the past legislation was if you find fly-tipping of rubbish and receipts in it, officers would have to go to the address and effectively have them admit it. NMDDC is behind some other local authorities in Northern Ireland with councils such as Lisburn and Castlereagh agreeing to the new fines in October 2023.
Slieve Gullion UUP cllr, David Taylor added: "There are certain black-spots in the district that are recurring problems for this type of issue. I know in my own area I am reporting the issue on a regular basis of fly-tipping spots. A council officer responded: "The recommendation before the committee is around giving fixed penalty notices on the information that you find when the offence has already been confirmed.
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