Mobile cameras will be deployed across North Somerset in an attempt to crackdown on fly-tippers in the area.

North Somerset Council's executive for environmental services has told the Mercury and Times that newly recruited enforcement officers will help with identifying rule-breakers.

Cllr Mike Solomon confirmed that one person has already been prosecuted for fly-tipping in the area.

He said: "We have already prosecuted someone recently.

"They received a six-month prison term, suspended for two years, and have been made to work 200 hours of unpaid community service.

"They were also fined £2,000."

%image(14188553, type="article-full", alt="Cllr Mike Solomon said the council was "taking a serious view" on its fly-tipping issue.")

Mr Solomon hopes that, by taking action, the council can begin to deter any future offenders.

He added: "We are taking a serious view on this matter and will set up mobile cameras to catch offenders in the act."

The council has also stepped up its campaign against reckless dog owners - issuing three fines for dogs being off leads in unpermitted areas since July 9.