AN appeal has been set out off the back of another fly-tipping incident.

Braintree Council has hit back at a recent fly tip in Sible Hedingham, saying it it 'a blight on out landscape', urging anyone with information to come forward.

The burning pile of fly-tipped rubbish was discovered by Councillor Joanne Beavis, who was out walking with residents.

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She was out with villagers in her Hedingham ward when they discovered the burning trash in Devils Road last Thursday.

She has since called for a police investigation into the incident in a bid to catch the culprits.

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Braintree Council said uPVC doors and windows were among the waste dumped by the fly-tippers and is appealing for anyone who knows those responsible to come forward.

Staff from the council’s ‘clean team’ attended the following day to clear it.

There was no evidence found to identify the origin of the waste.

Council environment boss Wendy Schmitt said: “We take fly-tipping very seriously. Not only is it an unnecessary cost to the tax payer with the council clearing the waste, it is also a blight on our landscape in the Braintree district.

“I urge anyone who has information about this fly tip, or who knows those responsible, to contact our enforcement team so we can investigate and take appropriate action.”

A spokesman said the council takes a proactive approach to fly-tipping, investigating all reports, removing waste within one working day, and issuing fines or prosecuting where possible.

They added: “The council also uses CCTV at known fly tipping hot-spots to help deter offenders which has also been complemented by some local parish councils purchasing their own cameras.

“Over the past three years, the council has investigated more than 1,550 reports of fly-tipping, issued 40 fixed penalty notices and prosecuted 27 cases.

“In one court case back in 2020, an offender who pleaded guilty to fly-tipping was ordered to pay a total of more than £1,300, including a fine, victim surcharge and the council’s costs.”