Wigan woman accused of being a serial fly-tipper

Anne Marie Liptrot, 42, of Beech Tree Houses in Bamfurlong appeared before borough justices to face four charges of dumping household waste in an alleyway behind her home.

The hearing was told that the alleged offences happened between February 2020 and May 2022 and that in December 2021 she failed to comply with a community protection notice relating to the littering.

Over the course of the 22 months when the offences were allegedly committed, the court was told, a total of 34 bags and black bin bags of rubbish were spotted containing items such as plastic storage boxes, cardboard boxes, a broken chair and clothing.

The charges say that there was no waste management licence in place to authorise this fly-tipping.

The case was adjourned until February 17 when Liptrot will enter her pleas.

In the meantime she is on unconditional bail.