Englands Worst Councils for Fly-Tipping Exposed: Hounslow Leads with Zero Prosecutions Amid Surge in IncidentsThe podcast episode reveals the shocking truth about Englands worst councils for tackling fly-tipping, with 41 out of 295 local authorities pursuing zero criminal prosecutions or fixed penalty notices last year, despite recording over 110,000 incidents. Hounslow borough tops the list with 27,241 cases but no fines or convictions. Nationally, fly-tipping reached a 14-year high with over 1.15 million incidents, yet only 1,600 prosecutions followed, a mere 0.14% rate. Fixed penalty notices dropped by 5% to 63,000, while councils took 528,000 enforcement actions. Experts blame tight budgets and lack of legal duty to investigate, with some leaders avoiding tough enforcement to seem community-friendly. The episode highlights the environmental, health, and crime implications of fly-tipping, including a massive 500-foot long, 20-foot high rubbish mountain in Oxfordshire. Pressure mounts for an overhaul, including regional expert teams, better training for judges, and stricter rules.

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