Newark and Sherwood District Council successfully prosecuted a woman for failing to assist a fly-tipping investigation in Balderton

A woman has been prosecuted after failing to assist officers in a fly-tipping investigation.

Newark and Sherwood District Council were successful in their prosecution against Corrina Wood, from Balderton, following an investigation of a fly tip in the village in February 2024.

The fly-tip contained household waste and a TV cabinet.

Ms Wood was fined £500 with a victim surcharge of £200, and the district council was awarded £542 towards investigation and prosecution costs.

A district council spokesperson said: “It is an offence without reasonable excuse, to fail to provide assistance to an authorised person in exercise of their duties.

“We take environmental offences incredibly seriously and we will take decisive action to ensure the contained protection of our environment.”