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Written question asked by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fly-tipping: Sutton Coldfield

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current measures to reduce fly-tipping in Royal Sutton Coldfield.

Answer

Local councils are responsible for keeping their public land clear of litter and refuse and they have been given enforcement powers to help them tackle fly-tipping. This Government continues to work with partners to strengthen the national response to waste crime through measures set out in the Waste Crime Action Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27406
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fly-tipping Regulation Sutton Coldfield
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk