As from April 1^st, the Council will be able to impose on-the-spot fines for littering of up to £150, nearly double the £80 previously allowed.

Government guidelines state that fines should  be proportionate to the offence.

Editor – “Litter is a blight on our environment and uses up valuable taxpayers’ money to clean up. With funding at such a premium, this money would be better spent supporting community services.

“The increased fine will need to be enforced in a fair but firm way and will send a clear message to litter louts that such anti-social behaviour is unacceptable.”

The Litter Strategy for England can be read HERE.

By Editor UCRA on 1st April 2018   /   News   /   Leave a comment