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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon fly-tipping: Bensham Manor tops list with 8,774 reports
Bensham Manor recorded 8,774 fly-tipping incidents between January and July 2026, with Brigstock Road identified as the borough's most affected street. However, council figures suggest reporting methods may be inflating the numbers.
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Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava marks 100 days in office
Liam Shrivastava, Lewisham's first directly-elected Green Mayor, has passed his 100-day milestone. His administration has initiated a review into cooperation with immigration enforcement and reported clearing over 11,000 fly-tipping sites since May 2026.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon fly-tipping fines rise to £5,000 but enforcement remains low
The UK government has raised the maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000, aiming to tackle Croydon’s record 53,000 incidents in 2024-2025. However, Croydon Council issued only 310 fixed-penalty notices in the past 10 months, raising questions about enforcement.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMartin Stokes fined £3,905 for fly-tipping outside Barkingside bingo hall
A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay £3,905 after dumping mattresses, a fridge freezer and other waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council prosecuted Martin Stokes in his absence after he ignored a court summons and previous fines.
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Council & Politics · LondonFly-tipping in Barnet rises as London sees 8% annual increase
Barnet residents face growing fly-tipping problems as London records 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, an 8% rise. Experts cite high disposal costs, inadequate housing, and organised crime as key factors, while ministers allocate £45m to tackle waste crime.
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