CCTV cameras installed to crack down on fly-tipping in Bracknell

The Public Protection Partnership, which deals with fly-tipping incidents in Bracknell Forest, installed CCTV cameras in one of the borough's worst dumping grounds.

The camera has been installed in the Warfield area as a deterrent to people who dump their unwanted items on the beauty spot.

A recent report on fly-tipping revealed 604 fly-tipping incidents were reported to Bracknell Forest Council in 2019-20.

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The Local Government Association has warned that nationally the offence costs taxpayers almost £50 million a year to clear up. 

Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence. It carries a fine of up to £20,000 and you can even be sent to prison.

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A PPP spokesman said: "This particular camera is currently in the Warfield area of the Borough due to a recent increase in the reports of fly-tipping received by the Council. 

"Any CCTV cameras that are being installed will have the identifying signs in or around the area they cover, including providing details of the data controller.  

"In order to generate the most effective location information to deploy the CCTV units, we would ask that members of the public continue to report incidents of fly-tipping to the Council via its website".

If you allow your car or vehicle to be used for fly-tipping, even if you are not driving yourself, you can still be prosecuted. 

Fly-tipping should be reported to the local council or the Environment Agency.

Reporting to the Police should only be where large scale illegal dumping or hazardous waste is involved.

 All camera placements comply with the Councils’ policy on surveillance, and which is available to view on the Council website https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/strategies-plans-and-policies/strategy-and-policy-documents/ict-strategies-and-policies.