NDM8799 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - a Bill on littering and fly-tipping

NDM8799 Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on tackling littering and fly-tipping in Wales.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) strengthen and reform the law on fly-tipping in Wales in respect of:

i) financial and non-financial penalties (such as driving licence or vehicle confiscation);

ii) the cap on fixed penalty notices;

iii) enforcement activity; and

iv) standardising local authority data capture and reporting methodologies.

b) strengthen and reform the law on littering in Wales in respect of:

i) identifying littering as anti-social behaviour;

ii) financial and non-financial penalties (such as the provision of 'litter awareness courses' for offenders); and

iii) the litter reduction responsibilities of retailers and other suppliers.

c) to introduce processes that make it easier for households to dispose of waste.

Co-Submitters

Carolyn Thomas (North Wales)

Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

Supporters

Lee Waters (Llanelli)
Mike Hedges (Swansea East)
Rhianon Passmore (Islwyn)