Council leaders are calling for local authorities to be allowed to keep the thousands of pounds generated from fly-tipping fines, rather than handing the money over to central government.
South Gloucestershire Council’s councillor Sean Rhodes said the authority raised £50,000 in 2024 from winning court cases against fly-tippers – but had to hand it to the Treasury.
Council leaders have written to the government urging ministers to introduce a change in law to allow local authorities to keep the money, so they can reinvest in services.
The Treasury has been approached for comment.