FOI/EIR 26/27-127-Littering Fines

Information Fixed Penalty notices for littering 

Received 8 June 2026

  • How many fixed penalty notices has the council issued for littering in each of the past three complete calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025) and in 2026 so far (or to the most recent date available)?
  • How much revenue has this generated for the council in each of the past three complete calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025) and in 2026 so far (or to the most recent date available)?
  • Of the above, what is the value of fixed penalty notices which remain unpaid in each period?
  • How many people has the council prosecuted for littering offences in each of past three complete calendar years (2023, 2024 and 2025) and in 2026 so far (or to the most recent date available)?
  • If known, please provide the data for every question by council ward.

Responded 15 June 2026

How many fixed penalty notices has the council issued for littering?

  • 2023 – 6
  • 2024 – 6
  • 2025 – 5
  • 2026 – 5 (as of 12th June)

How much revenue has this generated for the council?

  • 2023 - £900
  • 2024 - £1,000
  • 2025 - £901
  • 2026 - £800 (as of 12th June)

What is the value of fixed penalty notices which remain unpaid in each period?

  • 2023 – NA
  • 2024 – £600 (£1329.69 was later obtained during prosecution in 2024 and a further £200 was obtained during prosecution in 2025)
  • 2025 – NA
  • 2026 – £200 (as of 12th June)

How many people has the council prosecuted for littering offences?

  • 2023 – 0
  • 2024 – 1
  • 2025 – 1
  • 2026 - 0

If known, please provide the data for every question by council ward.

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