Suffolk company admits dumping soil in village’s beauty spot
23rd February 2024
Suffolk construction and demolition company Tippers R Us has admitted to dumping soil in a county’s beauty spot, near Aldeburgh.
Kesgrave-based Nicholls Ltd, trading as Tippers R Us, pleaded guilty to two charges brought by the Environment Agency.
Between April 2016 and October 2018, the company was depositing a quantity of soil at The Anchorage and Hill Farm in Iken, near Aldeburgh, without an environmental permit.
The case has been committed to Ipswich Crown Court. Tippers R Us indicated guilty plea on 12th December 2023.
Mitigating circumstances
Speaking with the Ipswich Star, the company’s spokesperson confirmed that the court case was ongoing.
They added: “Nicholls Limited is engaged in ongoing litigation with the Environment Agency.
“We have indicated a guilty plea on a basis, with the expectation that we will be able to present strong mitigating circumstances during the legal process.”
The sentencing hearing has been listed to start on 22nd July 2024.
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