A member of the public who witnessed a man fly-tipping green garden waste has been key to a successful prosecution.
The incident happened on 9 March 2021 when a member of the public witnessed a man fly-tipping green garden waste at Crookham Memorial Hall, Crookham Village.
The man pled not guilty at his first court appearance in December 2021, so went to Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 13 June 2022, where he was found guilty and ordered to pay £4,741 in fines and costs.
Speaking about the case, Cllr Tina Collins, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services at Hart District Council, said “This is a great success for Hart, and it would not have been possible if the member of the public had not come forward and reported the crime. Thank you on behalf of the council.
"The support of witnesses can be the key to a prosecution. If you see someone fly-tipping we need your help to take that person to task and to try and put a stop to this sort of illegal activity.
"If you do see something, the information on what you've seen can help us catch the culprit. It is important to remember that fly-tippers are committing a crime and they do not want to be caught. Please do not approach them.”
Hart District Council is urging other members of the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity by calling 01252 622122 and giving details of the incident. Remember to provide as much information as possible such as the date and time, make and registration of the vehicle involved, how many people were involved and a description of what they looked like.
If you come across fly-tipped waste, please report it to the council online via https://hart.fixmystreet.com.