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Latest news in Yorkshire: July 17, 2018 02:32:04 PM
Householders in Rotherham are reminded they could face being fined by the
courts if they fail to ensure their waste is disposed of properly.
Two Rotherham residents were recently fined by magistrates despite claiming
to have paid others to remove rubbish for them.
The waste was later found fly-tipped at beauty spots in the Rotherham
countryside.
Brogan Greatbatch (26), of Parklands View, Aston, was traced from waste
dumped at Firsby Lane in Hooton Roberts. She claimed to have paid an
un-named man £50 to remove her rubbish.
Meanwhile Mahmut Celik (41), of Montgomery Mews, Wath, claimed to have paid
£500 cash in hand to two men to remove waste from his house and garden. The
waste was later found dumped at Cortworth Lane in Nether Haugh.
Neither Ms Greatbatch nor Mr Celik had done the checks to make sure they
werent prosecuted – such as asking to see a waste carriers licence or any
documentation from the men they paid.
On Tuesday 3 July Sheffield Magistrates ordered Ms Greatbatch to pay a total
of £530 in fines and costs. Mr Celik was ordered to pay £988.98.
Rotherham Councils Cabinet Member for Waste, Roads and Community Safety,
Cllr Emma Hoddinott, said that many residents are unaware that if a rogue
trader fly tips their waste, then the householder could be held responsible
and prosecuted.
We have seen cases recently where people have asked a man with a van to
remove household rubbish often through places like Facebook resulting in
their waste being fly tipped, said Cllr Hoddinott, Everyone should be
aware that they are responsible for their own rubbish – and if they havent
used a proper waste firm they may end up in court.
Members of the public should always ensure that anyone they ask to help
remove rubbish from their property has a valid waste carriers licence, and
ask to see the licence number.
Householders can get information on how to ensure their carrier is genuine
at the Council website.
Find a registered Waste Carrier: https://goo.gl/z5AzYp
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- wathupondearne Latest news in Yorkshire: Published March 23, 2019 08:47:49 AM A report which has agreed to allocate £250,000 from the Berneslai Homes surplus to support work on an affordable warmth programme for private sector housing over the next three years has been approved. Launching in March, at least 106 households will benefit from the overall programme, giving an average spend per property of £2,358. External funding of around £575,000 is also expected to be brought in, allowing hundreds more households to benefit. All energy efficiency works will be delivered through the existing Better Homes Barnsley framework and the new Warm Homes and Hospital Discharge team will help to assess need and eligibility for these schemes. The Barnsley energy tariff, the local energy supply offer provided by Great North Energy, will also be available to the residents who benefit from this programme, offering further potential for them to save money and be able to heat their homes to a comfortable level. The programme will be fully evaluated so that further funding can be secured to make it sustainable in the long-term. It will rely on referrals from health professionals and front-line council workers, although residents can self-refer. Councillor Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place, said: “There are currently around 11,500 households in fuel poverty in Barnsley and we also have above average rates of excess winter deaths. “This funding will allow the council to take a more holistic approach to tackling cold homes by joining up with other services to provide heating systems and insulation to the most vulnerable residents living in private sector housing.” Paul Hayes, Chair of Berneslai Homes Board, added: “Last year the Berneslai Homes Board agreed to spend some of its company surplus to support projects aimed at economic regeneration and the health and wellbeing of people in Barnsley. This is the first of those projects aimed at reducing fuel poverty. “We want all residents in Barnsley to have a home that is warm and safe to live in.” This news is linked to Town Spirit. We want to work better together. If everyone in Barnsley does just one thing, together we can make our borough a more welcoming place where people want to live, work and visit.
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