Heywood Woman Fined for Fly Tipping
Heywood, Greater Manchester – A Heywood resident has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 in fines and costs after household waste was found fly-tipped just a one-minute walk from her home.
Jade Hedderman, of Manchester Road, was convicted in her absence at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, April 30th, following a prosecution led by Rochdale Council.
The investigation began after a member of the public reported a significant pile of household rubbish dumped outside a property on Middleton Road. Upon inspecting the site, council associated personnel discovered evidence within the waste that linked the items directly to Ms. Hedderman’s address, located just around the corner from the dumping ground.
According to Rochdale Council, Hedderman repeatedly ignored attempts to resolve the matter outside of court. She was initially invited to attend an interview and was sent two subsequent letters, none of which received a response. A fixed penalty notice was also issued, but it remained unpaid.
The case eventually proceeded to Manchester City Magistrates’ Court. When Hedderman failed to appear, she was convicted of one offence of fly-tipping, contrary to the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The court imposed a heavy financial penalty, ordering Hedderman to pay a fine of more than £600, a victim surcharge, and investigative and legal costs exceeding £1,000. The total bill, which exceeds £2,000, must be paid in full within 28 days.
A spokesperson for Rochdale Council highlighted the case as a reminder that fly-tipping is a serious crime that burdens taxpayers and blights local communities.
Jade Hedderman, of Manchester Road, was convicted in her absence at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, April 30th, following a prosecution led by Rochdale Council.
The investigation began after a member of the public reported a significant pile of household rubbish dumped outside a property on Middleton Road. Upon inspecting the site, council associated personnel discovered evidence within the waste that linked the items directly to Ms. Hedderman’s address, located just around the corner from the dumping ground.
According to Rochdale Council, Hedderman repeatedly ignored attempts to resolve the matter outside of court. She was initially invited to attend an interview and was sent two subsequent letters, none of which received a response. A fixed penalty notice was also issued, but it remained unpaid.
The case eventually proceeded to Manchester City Magistrates’ Court. When Hedderman failed to appear, she was convicted of one offence of fly-tipping, contrary to the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The court imposed a heavy financial penalty, ordering Hedderman to pay a fine of more than £600, a victim surcharge, and investigative and legal costs exceeding £1,000. The total bill, which exceeds £2,000, must be paid in full within 28 days.
A spokesperson for Rochdale Council highlighted the case as a reminder that fly-tipping is a serious crime that burdens taxpayers and blights local communities.
The council urged residents to dispose of waste responsibly using the facilities provided or registered waste carriers.
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