Increased fines for littering & fly tipping

As part of the government's crackdown on anti-social behaviour, it has been announced that on-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are set to rise.

It is hoped that the new upper limit to fines will deter people from causing damage in the first place, and ensure that those who continue to offend face tougher consequences.

The government is laying a statutory instrument increasing the upper limits for various fixed penalty notices (FPNs). This will mean that the maximum fine for those caught fly-tipping will increase from £400 to £1,000 and the maximum amount for those who litter or graffiti will be raised to £500 from £150.

Environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey said: "Everyone loathes litter louts and people who dump rubbish. We are increasing the penalties local councils can apply for this behaviour that spoils our streets and harms nature.

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said: "We’re taking action right across government to crack down on anti-social behaviour and ensure waste criminals face justice – but it’s vital that communities have the tools they need to address the problem as well.

"That’s why we are supporting local authorities by increasing the upper limit for on-the-spot fines and ringfencing the proceeds for clean-up and enforcement operations."

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