NDM8799 - Debate on Members’ Legislative Proposal

Tabled on 22/01/2025 | For debate on 26/03/2025

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on tackling littering and fly-tipping in Wales.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) strengthen and reform the law on fly-tipping in Wales in respect of:

i) financial and non-financial penalties (such as driving licence or vehicle confiscation);

ii) the cap on fixed penalty notices;

iii) enforcement activity; and

iv) standardising local authority data capture and reporting methodologies.

b) strengthen and reform the law on littering in Wales in respect of:

i) identifying littering as anti-social behaviour;

ii) financial and non-financial penalties (such as the provision of 'litter awareness courses' for offenders); and

iii) the litter reduction responsibilities of retailers and other suppliers.

c) to introduce processes that make it easier for households to dispose of waste.