Action to tackle fly-tipping is being strengthened through the increased deployment of surveillance cameras across the county borough.
Additional camera equipment has recently been secured, allowing officers to expand monitoring at locations where fly-tipping has been identified as a concern.
The current camera network consists of nine cameras, including three mains-powered cameras and six battery operated cameras. Four of the battery-operated cameras were recently secured through a Fly-tipping Action Wales initiative, further increasing the equipment available to support action against fly-tipping.
Potential sites are being assessed using reported incidents, environmental data, officer experience and local intelligence. Prepatory work is now under way, including technical, security, data protection and site suitability checks.
The cameras will be introduced progressively once the necessary checks and arrangements have been completed.
Councillor David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment said, “Fly-tipping is unacceptable and has a damaging impact on our communities, the environment and public resources.”
“Expanding the use of cameras will give our officers additional tools to investigate incidents, identify those responsible and support enforcement action.”
“Residents can be assured that proactive and targeted action is taking place across the county borough, and anyone considering dumping waste illegally should understand that they could be caught and held accountable.”
All equipment will be used in accordance with relevant legal and data protection requirements, with appropriate signage installed where required.
Residents can support this work by continuing to report fly-tipping and providing as much useful information as possible via the ‘Fly-tipping’ section on the Wrexham County Borough Council Website.
