Frequently Asked Questions |
| Help us to keep our local environment clean and to stop
people from littering in Telford and
Wrekin. | |
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about Litter Enforcement
to explain how you can report littering to us and what happens when
someone receives a fine.
Q.
Why is the council enforcing littering penalties?
A. We want to encourage local people not to drop litter and instead
help keep the environment clean. We want to achieve a litter free
borough.
Q. What are the penalties?
A. Authorised officers can issue fixed penalty notices of up to £75
for littering offences. Failure to pay may result in a prosecution
before the
Magistrate
Court
where the maximum
fine is currently £2,500.
Q. Where can offenders get fined?
A. Any public place including:
Recreation Areas
Roads
Pavements
Land belonging to hospitals, schools and colleges
Car parks
Almost anywhere!
We intend to pay particular attention to areas where there have
been littering problems in the past, including routes to and from
schools, outside shops and similar litter 'hotspots'.
Q. Do offenders have to pay the fine on the
spot?
A. No, the offender will have 28 days to pay the fixed penalty
fine.
Q. What happens if the offender refuses to pay the
fine?
A. Court
action will be
initiated, which can lead to a fine of up to £2,500.
Q. What happens if there isn't a litter bin
nearby?
A. If there isn't a litter bin handy, please be responsible and
take your litter home with you. Whether or not a litter bin is
present, it doesn't excuse you from dropping litter.
There are approximately 1,700 litter bins in the borough, so there
should be one within walking distance of most 'hotspots'.
To report an incident or if you cannot find the information that
you need from this web page, please do not hesitate to telephone
us. A member of the enforcement team will contact you to discuss
your query.
Telephone 01952 384384 or email
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
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