Three men have been prosecuted for dumping rubbish on land at River which has been a popular site for fly-tipping.

The district council installed cameras near the land at Crabble Lane in March 2009.

Lee Terry, 29, of Beaufoy Road, Dover, appeared before Canterbury Magistrates on August 2 and pleaded guilty to the offence. Magistrates ordered him to carry out 60 hours of unpaid work. He also has to pay costs of £150.

Brian Abdul, 29, of Darville Road, north London, appeared in court on July 5 and also pleaded guilty. He was fined £600 and ordered to pay £150 costs.
Another Dover man appeared in court in April and was fined £500 and ordered to pay £270 costs.

Cllr Pat Heath, portfolio holder for health, well-being and public protection, said the district council was working closely with residents, businesses and landowners in areas were fly-tipping was a problem.

"This includes out-of-hours visits, CCTV monitoring and interviewing suspected offenders under caution,” he said.

“Fly-tipping is a selfish activity which is unsightly and can be dangerous to wildlife, livestock and walkers.

“The council is keen to send out a message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and will pursue matters through the courts as appropriate.”