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Amendments to Fixed Penalty Notice charges to be issued by the Law Enforcement Team

05/06/2024 - Amendments to Fixed Penalty Notice charges to be issued by the Law Enforcement Team

1.    The existing FPN charge for the offence of leaving litter under section 88 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is increased from £80 (with an early repayment amount of £60) to £150 (with an early repayment amount set at £100).

 

2.    The existing FPN charge for waste deposit (fly tipping) offences involving larger deposits of waste and litter (for example 2 bags and above equivalent) under section 33ZA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is increased from £200 (with an early repayment amount of £150) to £1000 (with an early repayment amount set at £500).

 

3.    The council introduces a new FPN charge for breaches of the Household Waste Duty of Care under section 34(2A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 set at £400 (with an early repayment amount set at £250).

 

4.    The Council introduces these changes with effect from 01 July 2024.