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Birmingham City Council has prosecuted the owner of a bridal boutique who fly-tipped refuse and provided false information to officers from Birmingham City Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit.

Syed Gillani, 33, of Vibart Road in Sheldon, Birmingham dumped boxes and packaging labelled Origa – from Origa Bridal Boutique and Menswear, based at 158a Ladywood Road in Sparkbrook – behind 146-158 Ladypool Road on 25 June 2015.

There were three further reported incidents of waste being dumped at this location on 15 August, 16 October 2015 and 4 February 2016, when building materials, plasterboard and wooden boards were found, along with documents and packaging relating to the boutique.

At Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 18 January, Gillani pleaded guilty to five offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

He was fined £1,400 – including £500 for providing false information to officers – and was also ordered to pay £1,500 in costs and a £120 victim surcharge.

Head of Birmingham City Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit, Tony Quigley, said:

“This case shows we will not tolerate this sort of activity – and the council will crack down on this type of offending when we can identify the culprits.

“If you see anybody fly-tipping waste, contact the council as soon as possible, as we need residents to come forward help us tackle fly-tippers.”

Duncan Lewis Criminal Solicitors – Environmental Offences

Duncan Lewis criminal solicitors can advise companies and individuals at any stage of an environmental offence, including charges relating to polluting watercourses, fisheries offences, fly tipping, waste carrier offences, failing to manage hazardous waste, air pollution, noise pollution, or misuse of permitted land.

There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales and in most major cities – and a Duncan Lewis criminal defence solicitor can advise at the start of an investigation by the Environment Agency or local authority and before charges are brought.

For expert legal advice on all environmental offences, call Duncan Lewis criminal solicitors on 0333 772 0409.