Fly-tippers face £5k fine in new crackdown

"We work hard to identify those responsible for illegal dumping and will hold offenders to account wherever possible," said Sarah-Jane Brown, group leader for community protection at Cornwall Council."We're asking people to play their part and work with us to prevent fly-tipping, and to share any information that may help us trace those responsible for dumping rubbish."Councillor Thalia Marrington, council cabinet member with responsibility for community safety and public protection, said: "Fly-tipping can cause serious harm to our communities, the environment and wildlife."It also costs councils and landowners huge amounts of money to clear up."Follow BBC Cornwall on X, external, Facebook, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk, external.