Littering
Littering is a criminal offence that carries a fine of up to £2,500 and a criminal record. A Fixed Penalty Notice FPN can also be issued for littering.
Litter is items thrown on the street or open land that includes:
- cigarette butts
- chewing gum
- food waste
- packaging or a bag of waste.
Public litter bins
We empty and maintain many of the litter bins in the borough's streets and open spaces. If a public litter bin is overflowing, damaged, missing, or is dangerous for any reason, you can report this to the council.