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.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
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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