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Council blows £8k clearing rogue flags from streets
A district council has spent £8,000 removing hundreds of illegally displayed flags, sparking concerns over enforcement. Officials admit the bill could rise as more sites are audited.
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A district council has spent £8,000 removing hundreds of illegally displayed flags, sparking concerns over enforcement. Officials admit the bill could rise as more sites are audited.

Luton Council has slashed illegal dumping by 19% using yellow 'crime scene' tape and forensic-style investigations to identify fly-tippers. Residents describe the problem as a 'mental drain' amid soaring national fly-tipping rates.

England’s local councils could soon compel fly tippers to clear their own dumped waste or face steep fines without court intervention. The move targets persistent illegal dumping that costs taxpayers millions annually.