Two builders have been fined for fly-tipping commercial waste at a beauty spot in the South Downs National Park.

Andrew Greek of Greek Construction, Wickham pleaded guilty to three breaches of section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 related to the dumping of builders’ waste at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.

He received a fine and costs totalling £3,922.

In addition, Philip Stead of All Seasons Southern Ltd, Southampton pleaded guilty to similar offences for the dumping of a uPVC door and frame. He received a fine and costs totalling £1,700.

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The prosecution followed a tip-off from a member of the public who found the waste in the Droxford area of the Park and reported it to Winchester City Council.

Cllr Frank Pearson said: "Winchester City Council takes a dim view of those who fly-tip because their actions are a blight on society and a drain on the public purse.

"Wherever possible the City Council enforcement officer will work with other services across the Council to take robust action against those identified as the perpetrators. This can sometimes include working with neighbouring local authorities to bring the perpetrator to the courts as the Council believes that authority boundaries should be invisible for this type of offence."

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