Hare coursing, dangerous driving and fly-tipping were targeted by officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force in January. During the month the team made seven arrests, seized 16 vehicles, issued…
Fly-tipping in Smarden Ashford’s Environmental Enforcement Team continues to clamp down on fly-tipping across the borough – this week two local residents have been hit with £400 Fixed Penalty Notices…
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the Government’s new plan to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime. CLA South East represents thousands of farmers, landowners and rural businesses…
A burglary victim thanked officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force after they were able to reunite him with a valuable piece of equipment that had been stolen. A woodchipper,…
Photo: Thanet District Council Thanet District Council is encouraging people to be considerate when taking bags from their 62 litter and dog stations across the district. The stations, which are…
A van used to fly-tip household waste in a secluded area near Maidstone has been seized. The Mercedes Sprinter van was confiscated after officers attended a rural location at Pendenden…
Ashford residents will no doubt be pleased to know that during the festive period this year, recycling and refuse collection dates do not need to change due to Christmas Day…
Fly-tipping Photo: Ashford Brough Council Ashford’s new Environmental Enforcement Team continues to wage war on the scourge of fly-tipping across the borough, with three separate cases brought before Folkestone Magistrates…
Kent Police staff in Dover with help from 1st Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles’ officers have helped get a residential area of the town looking spick-and-span for its community.…
Fly-tipped waste spotted during Operation Assist Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Officers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council joined those from Kent Police and the Environment Agency for Operation…
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