A spokesman for Reading borough council said: “Residents have told the council that tackling litter and fly-tipping is one of their top priorities, and we have a duty to all residents to investigate any incidences of fly-tipping.
“After a box of waste was found at the site in October last year, further information was requested from Mrs Wright, but no response was received within the 30-day period. Enforcement action only took place after that period, in the form of a fixed penalty notice.
“We remain fully open to dialogue with Mrs Wright and welcome her assistance to the investigation, which we hope will allow them to close the case with no further action required.”
Catherine said she was told to provide medical evidence to explain her mother’s actions, but did not have any that she could provide.
A spokesman for Kingdom said: “Our officers work through education and enforcement to assist residents in understanding their responsibilities, and we are always open to dialogue with members of the public.
“Further to the claim from the family that there are extenuating circumstances for non-payment of the fine, we requested evidence to allow us to close the case. Nothing has yet been received.”
