How did North Northamptonshire Council stop fly-tipping at the A4500 lay-by?

The council installed gates and a soil bund at the A4500 lay-by in Earls Barton to prevent unlawful access and deter fly-tipping.

What fines were issued for fly-tipping in Earls Barton?

Offenders caught fly-tipping in the area in 2024 and 2025 were fined between £500 and £1,000.

Who funded the project to prevent fly-tipping at the A4500 lay-by?

The project was funded by the office of the police, fire and crime commissioner, North Northamptonshire Council, and the landowner.

Home / Environment / New Gates End Years of Fly-Tipping in Earls Barton

New Gates End Years of Fly-Tipping in Earls Barton

16 Jan

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Summary

Gates and soil bund installed at A4500 lay-by to deter fly-tipping.
No fly-tipping incidents reported since installation late last year.
Project funded by police, council, and landowner to improve safety.

New Gates End Years of Fly-Tipping in Earls Barton

A notorious fly-tipping location on the A4500 lay-by in Earls Barton has been successfully secured. North Northamptonshire Council confirmed that the installation of gates and a soil bund has effectively prevented unlawful access and subsequent fly-tipping. This initiative marks a significant improvement for an area that had been a persistent problem site for years, plagued by illegal dumping and associated crime.

The project, a joint effort with the county's police force and the landowner, saw no fly-tipping incidents reported since the measures were put in place in late 2025. Previously, covert cameras were used, leading to fines between £500 and £1,000 for offenders caught in 2024 and 2025. The success was attributed to close collaboration with partners.