Friday, 13 December 2019

Cllr Naheed Mather highlights the work of the Greenspace Action Team and recent actions for Fly Tipping


A brilliant prosecution from Stephen Walker and Greg Harwick at Kirklees Magistrate Court for Fly tipping. 
The defendants Jayden Hopkins and Ben Reilly pleaded guilty to the section 34 offence. The section 33 offences were dismissed.
The court sentence was as follows:

1.       £640.00 fine
2.       £500.00 costs
3.       £180.00 Compensation to landowner
Each defendant to pay £1320.00. 

Another superb prosecution from Stephen Walker at Kirklees Magistrate Court for Section 43.

Defendant Martin Baines pleaded guilty to Non-Compliance with Community Protection Notice under section 43 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014

Costs £1941.00
Fine £500.00
Surcharge £50.00
Total £2491.00 to be paid at £200 per month.

We have issued 20 fixed penalties.

 Littering from motor vehicle – 9 FPN’s issued

Litter face to face – 9 FPN’s issued 
Fly tip – 2 FPN’s issued 
12 FPN’s paid 
Appealed – 2 
Withdrawn – 1
Gone to Prosecution - 1

Greenspace Action Team Ward work:-


Colne Valley










Manchester Road Linthwaite                                                                        A62 Underpass Slaithwaite




                                              New Hey Road opposite Waggon and Horses pub

Denby Dale Ward




                                          Litherop Lane Clayton West

                                                 
                                          Wakefield Road from Woodhouse Lane - Kiln Lane

Holme Valley North


                                         Side and Rear of 'The Cuttings' Brockholes

                                             
                                          St Mary's Road Honley

                             
                                          Badger Gate to footbridge Meltham

Holme Valley South Ward









Off Deanbrook Road 

Sparth Lane Footpath