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Basildon Borough Council

LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman) Other Reference 25-026-818 Sector Environment And Regulation Category Other Decided 27 July 2026

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Publisher summary

We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint that the Council unfairly issued her a Fixed Penalty Notice for alleged fly-tipping. This is because Miss X could use her right to raise a defence against the issuing of the Notice in the magistrates court if she believes it was wrongly issued.

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