A former Milton Keynes resident has been ordered to pay for illegally dumping a car on a quiet street in Heelands before moving away.
Council officers first responded to a report about the Vauxhall Astra dumped in Heelands in June 2021 and found that the car was untaxed and had no MOT.
A notice was then placed on the car to warn the owner.
Following an investigation, it was revealed that the former Greenleys resident had moved away and left the car behind.
The woman was issued with a fixed penalty notice which she failed to pay.
Milton Keynes Council pursued the matter to court, but the defendant didn’t turn up to the hearing on 18th February 2022 and was found guilty in her absence.
Cabinet Member for Public Realm, Cllr Lauren Townsend said: “Whether it’s a car or a household item, you can’t just leave things you no longer want on our streets and hope no one will notice. We will take action and prosecute if necessary.
I’d like to thank council officers for their work on this investigation and to the residents who report these issues, so we can create a cleaner and greener environment for everyone.”
