Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England

Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England

The decision to clear waste from sites in Wigan, Sheffield and Lancashire is part of a major raft of measures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency.

The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime. Sky… [+5113 chars]