A business owner from Deritend, Birmingham, has been ordered to pay £7,166 in court after being found guilty of a fly-tipping offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
AL-BANA, owner of Lab Convenience in Deritend, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court, where he was sentenced under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for failing in his duty of care regarding the disposal of commercial waste.
The court heard that during refurbishment works at his business, AL-BANA entrusted a friend to remove waste from the premises, but failed to ensure it was disposed of legally. The waste was later fly-tipped in a layby on Coleshill Road, Bentley, blocking a gate providing access to an arable field.
This illegal dumping not only blighted the local area but also prevented access to farmland, potentially causing disruption and financial loss during critical harvest operations.
Councillor Margaret Bell, Chair of Community and Environment Board, said:
“Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and impacts those who rely on the land for their livelihoods. This case sends a clear message that the Council will investigate and act against those who fail in their duty of care. Together, we can keep our countryside clean and protect our communities.”
The total amount imposed by the court, including fines and costs, came to £7,166.
You can report fly-tipping in North Warwickshire by downloading North Warwickshire Borough Council’s app or visiting the North Warwickshire Borough Council website.