Hounslow Council makes £3m from 'fly-tipping' fines but are they targeting the wrong people?

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        September 4, 2026

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Cllr Amy Croft says officers have no incentive to invent fly-tips in order to fine people
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Hounslow Council makes £3m from 'fly-tipping' fines but are they targeting the wrong people?
• Cllr Amy Croft says officers have no incentive to invent fly-tips in order to fine people
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