Purpose

To seek approval to increase the fixed penalty
notice rates for fly tipping, graffiti and flyposting in accordance
with the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment)
(England) Regulations 2023.

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Approved the increase in the fixed penalty for graffiti and fly
posting to £500 noting the rate increases will commence on
Wednesday 17 April 2024.

2.     
Approved the increase in the fixed penalty for fly tipping to
£1,000 and the introduction of an early payment rate of
£500 noting the rate increases will commence on Wednesday 17
April 2024.

3.     
Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Waste, Climate, Ecology
and Just Transition to take all steps required to implement the
increases.