Derby Council Issues Six Fines for Fly-Tipping Following New CCTV Trial
Council invests in 14 more mobile CCTV cameras to combat environmental crime and anti-social behaviour across the city.
By Aisha Mahmood
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Derby City Council has issued six Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) totalling £3,600 for fly-tipping offences following a successful trial of a new mobile CCTV camera on Charlotte Street.
The mobile CCTV camera was deployed in early August after repeated instances of rubbish dumping caused concern within the local community. Offenders identified from six separate incidents have each been fined £600 for illegally disposing of domestic waste.
Building on this success, the Council has invested in an additional 14 deployable CCTV cameras. Four are expected by the end of November, with the remaining ten arriving in the new year. These cameras will enhance the Council’s capacity to address environmental crime and anti-social behaviour, providing reassurance to residents.
Unlike fixed CCTV systems, these new cameras are mobile and can be relocated to areas identified through intelligence, incident data, and resident reports. Equipped with pan, tilt, and zoom functions, they offer extensive coverage and will integrate with the Council’s wider public realm CCTV network and Control Room.
This investment is part of a broader strategy to combat environmental crime. The Council has also expanded its Public Protection Officer (PPO) team to 14 full-time officers following a recruitment drive.
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"The results from Charlotte Street show just how effective deployable CCTV can be in tackling fly-tipping, particularly in areas where fly-tipping has been reoccurring. With this new technology, we have been able to send a clear message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated in Derby."
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"The additional cameras will help us to respond quickly to areas across the city where issues are reported to us. They will allow us to gather evidence against those responsible and protect communities from the impact of illegally dumped waste. This is a practical investment that will strengthen our efforts to keep Derby clean and take action against environmental crime."
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"The investment of 14 deployable CCTV cameras are an important addition towards our approach to community safety. By working alongside our Public Protection Officers (PPOs) and existing CCTV network, they will help to tackle anti-social behaviour and other issues that matter most to our communities."
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"This investment will also complement the recent expansion of our PPO team, strengthening our ability to respond to concerns and take targeted action, helping us to create a safer, more welcoming city for everyone."
Residents can report fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour through the Derby City Council website.
Based on information from the official source: Derby City Council (10/11/2026)
