Image

North Lincolnshire Council issues littering fines to over 1,800 people

littering fines

North Lincolnshire Council issues littering fines to over 1,800 people

Over 1,800 people in North Lincolnshire have received £150 littering fines from the local council since the start of a new scheme established in November 2021.

Individuals who refused to pay their fines ended up paying four times as much (£644) after appearing in court.

However, those who paid the fines within 28 days had them reduced to just £100.

1,846 fines were handed out altogether, but over 130 people ignored them and were taken to Doncaster Magistrates’ Court, the BBC reported.

117 fines were issued in October 2021 alone, a total sum of over £10,000.

Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Picking up other people’s rubbish costs us more than £1m a year, which is why I am determined to make the litter louts pay.

“The council has just invested in dozens of brand-new bins for town centres, roads and lay-bys across the region – there is simply no excuse for dropping litter.”

“We also have an army of volunteer litter-pickers who give up their time to clean up their local communities so everyone can enjoy them – they deserve our thanks and support.

“If you can’t find a bin the answer is simple – take your rubbish home.

“If you don’t, we will fine you.

“And I would urge anyone who sees someone else dropping litter, chucking it out of a car or fly-tipping to record it on their phones and upload it to our online fly-tipping portal – we’ll do everything we can to track down the dumpers.”

The council also revealed that most of the fines were issued in Scunthorpe, followed by Brigg, Barton and Broughton.

(Image: Jon Tyson)

Contact Gi Scunthorpe News
Email us: scunthorpenews@gi-media.co.uk

Lauren joined the Gi Media team in August 2021.