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Fly-tipping in Ravenshead beauty spot sees culprit tracked down and fined

He was fined £500 and ordered to pay £200 towards prosecution costs.

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Gedling Borough Council has ramped up its efforts to tackle fly-tipping in the area, with a £700 being handed to a rogue gardener who failed to properly dispose of their household waste.

Richard Morey, of Mansfield Woodhouse, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on January 30, 2025 for failing in his duty of care regarding controlled waste.

He was fined £500 and ordered to pay £200 towards prosecution costs.

The case followed a report on March 26, 2024 of fly-tipping in a secluded spot in Ravenshead. Neighbourhood Wardens investigated and traced the waste, including household rubbish, tyres, and furniture, back to its source.

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Fly-tipping discovered in a secluded spot in Ravenshead (PHOTO: GBC)

Further investigation revealed that a resident had paid Morey £50 to dispose of the waste after finding his business, R&A Gardening Services on Facebook where the business profile said he was a licensed waste carrier. Despite repeated attempts to engage with Morey, he failed to cooperate with Gedling Borough Council’s Public Protection team, leading to legal action and his eventual arrest.

Councillor David Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection said: “This conviction is a warning to anyone thinking about fly-tipping. We will not hesitate to prosecute offenders and we will do everything in our power to find the culprits.

“We urge residents to report any fly-tipping they see and to always check waste carriers are licensed.

“I would like to thank our Neighbourhood Wardens for their thorough investigation which has led to this positive result for the council and for residents affected by this appalling behaviour.”

Residents can help tackle the issue by reporting incidents on the council’s website.

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