Issue - decisions
Fixed Penalty Notices for Littering
09/07/2018 - Fixed Penalty Notices for Littering (WL)
The Cabinet Member agrees that:
1) The fixed penalty for the unlawful deposit of litter under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to always be set to the maximum full penalty amount as specified in legislation. At the time of the decision this is £150.
2) The fixed penalty for the unlawful deposit of litter under The Littering From Vehicles Outside London (Keepers: Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018, to always be set to the maximum full penalty amount as specified in legislation. At the time of the decision this is £150.
3) A discount will be offered for early payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice under the above legislation. (n.b. at the time of the decision this discount would be £50, making the level of fixed penalty £100 if payment is received within 14 days).
4) Any future decisions on the discounted level of fixed penalty shall be delegated to the relevant Group Manager in consultation with the Cabinet Member if the maximum penalty under law changes.