Decision

To increase the amount of fixed penalty notices in relation to prescribed envirocrime offences as covered by the Government’s 2023 statutory instrument, as follows:

·      Littering: £100 if paid within 14 days, £200 if paid within 28 days

·      Fly-tipping: £500 if paid within 14 days, £1000 if paid within 28 days

·       Household duty of care: £300 if paid within 14 days, £600 if paid with 28 days

Reasons for the decision

In July 2023, central government lay a statutory instrument to allow local authorities to increase the fine amount for certain offences, to act as a greater deterrent and penalty for such crimes.

Littering and flytipping are visible offences that have a large environmental and social impact and as such, effective enforcement should be utilised alongside education and communications tools.

Increasing fine amounts will further deter the offences.