MP Mark Logan condemns flytipping in Bolton

The MP is a member of the Tidy Britain All Party Parliament Group (APPG), a collective dedicated to protecting the environment.

Mr Logan is hoping to end illegal waste dumping and raise awareness for local environmental issues in Bolton North East.

The Conservative MP has said he is "appalled" by recent reports of flytipping across his constituency during lockdown, with increasing reports of personal protective equipment related litter and anti-social behaviour.

The Tidy Britain APPG has recently launched a campaign to tackle this issue, providing free campaign resources to local authorities.

In the 2019/20 year, local authorities in England dealt with just under one million fly-tipping incidents, an increase of two per cent compared to 2018/19.

This has been coupled with an increase in the number of court fines being issues, according to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs.

Mark Logan said:“I am appalled by the increasing reports of fly tipping at our beauty spots, on our pavements and in plain sight. As vice-chair of the Tidy Britain APPG I will continue to raise this issue on the parliamentary agenda and rally support to ensure a cleaner Bolton.”

Mr Logan has further called for tougher sentencing to act as a stronger deterrent to criminals dumping waste.

Cllr Adele Warren, committee member for waste and recycling, added: “Lockdown has highlighted our need for green spaces and nature. I too, would like to see higher sentences and tougher fines, people must recognise responsibility for their own litter.”

Earlier this year, The Bolton News launched a new environmental campaign ­to make the borough cleaner and greener.

We have called on tougher penalties for the worst fly-tipping offenders and plans for green spaces and ‘pocket parks’ to progress.

We also out a call to all of our readers to play their part by joining a local group or start your own rubbish-busting team.