Lanarkshire MSP urges locals to respond to Holyrood bill aimed at targeting fly-tipping

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A Lanarkshire MSP has encouraged local people to respond to a proposed bill to crack down on the scourge of fly-tipping.Meghan Gallacher’s call comes after her Tory party colleague, Murdo Fraser, launched a consultation on his Member’s Bill on the subject.Mr Fraser is aiming to significantly improve on current legislation in relation to fly-tipping which dates back to 1990.

His bill is being backed by organisations including NFU Scotland and Scottish Land & Estates.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It is the public, landowners and our local authorities in Lanarkshire who are left to pick up the pieces.“This new bill is essential for strengthening current laws against fly-tipping which stretch back decades.“I would encourage everyone in Lanarkshire to get involved during the consultation process in the coming weeks and months and make their feelings