Funding to help areas targeted by fly-tipping
A new scheme is being launched to help areas blighted by fly-tipping.
Communities could received hundreds of pounds of funding towards environmental projects thanks to the sale of vehicles used in fly-tipping.
The first sales of vehicles which were seized after they were found to have been used to illegally dump waste have now taken place as part of the Operation Stop It campaign, launched in November 2014 by Durham County Council, working with Durham Constabulary, the Environment Agency and Crimestoppers.
A grant of up to £500 is now available in each of the 14 Area Action Partnership areas in County Durham and can be used on projects designed to tidy up the spaces affected.
Since April 2020,15 vehicles found to have been involved in fly-tipping incidents have been seized.
Ian Hoult, Durham County Council’s neighbourhood protection manager, said: “The great thing about this scheme is that people in our communities will be able to plan how they can use funding to improve their area, enhancing the environment and giving residents a sense a of payback in the process.”
Cllr Brian Stephens, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “This funding will go a long way to helping improve spaces which have been blighted by fly-tipping incidents in recent times.
“I’d encourage anyone interestedto apply for a grant and help to get our areas looking as beautiful as they can be.”
Groups wanting to get involved should email civicpride@durham.gov.uk or call 03000 261000.
For more visit www.durham.gov.uk/civicpride The closing date for funding applications is Friday, February 26.