A Message from Sergeant Dave Cave

Dear Resident,

On Thursday 18th September 2025, a Ward Walk was conducted with partners and stakeholders. During our Ward Walk we noticed that there was a lot of fly tipping present within residential areas.

This caused me some concern due to several reasons, namely:

· Health hazards that this can impose

· Dangerous situation caused for our children (due to some sharp implements like glass etc) lying about

· It does not make the area look nice.

There are several options available for agencies when dealing with fly tipping (like prosecution) and although this is an option, I would like us collectively to look at the prevention side.

There is a saying that prevention is better than cure and I am after your help.

Our partners/stakeholders and I are looking into the following and hoping that you would love to be a part of it, namely.

· Obtaining of skips which would assist with placing all items within and away from our green spaces.

· Creating of litter pick teams and volunteers are required.

Once I have received the results from our partners and stakeholders in relation to our Ward Walk – I will share them with you.

If you see anyone who is fly tipping – you can report it on the following methods, namely:

How to Report Fly-Tipping in Immingham

· Determine the location of the waste:

· Public or Council Land: If the waste is on public or council property, report it to NELC.

· Private Land: If the waste is on private land, you should inform the landowner and then report it to NELC.

· Gather information:

Provide as many details as possible to the council, including:

· Location: The exact location of the fly-tip, which can be plotted on a map.

· Date and Time: When you saw the waste.

· Type of Waste: A description of what has been dumped.

· Persons Involved: Details of any individuals seen dumping the waste.

· Vehicle Details: If applicable, include the vehicle's registration number.

· Report the incident:

· Online Form: The most effective way to report fly-tipping is by using the online reporting form on the NELC website.

· Do not confront:

Never approach or confront individuals involved in fly-tipping, as this could put you at risk.

· Consider contacting Crimestoppers for serious cases:

· If you have information about large-scale illegal dumping or hazardous waste, you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.

We all take pride in our area as we live and work there and I am hopeful that you will help me to make our area better and safer place to live and work.

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Kind Regards

Dave

Police Sergeant