£150 fine for Carlisle resident

A Carlisle resident who was caught fly tipping at a local community centre has been fined £150 by Carlisle Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, 17 December).

Natalie Brown, 25 years old, Harraby Carlisle was prosecuted by Carlisle City Council for fly tipping five bags of waste at Harraby Community Centre in April; this year.

Legal action was taken by the Environmental Quality Section of the City Council after CCTV cameras at the Community Centre caught Ms Brown dumping the waste, thought to contain material from a bathroom refurbishment.

Carlisle Magistrates’ fined Ms Brown £150, plus £75 costs and a £15 surcharge, at a Court hearing this today (Monday, 17 December).

Councillor Ray Bloxham, portfolio holder for Environment and Infrastructure said:

"Every effort is being made to ensure that Carlisle remains cleaner, greener and safer. We want to encourage the public to take pride in their communities. We have to be robust and make a difference. Hopefully this fine will emphasise the message that we are taking this issue seriously."

The Notice was served using the Environmental Protection Act 1990.