Environmental enforcement

From 23 September 2024 we will work with our partners District Enforcement to make our borough cleaner, safer and greener.

Our Corporate Enforcement Policy governs how we do this. It follows the Regulators' Code issued by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

We investigate enviro-crime and can fine or prosecute people who do this.

Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)

We may issue Fixed Penalty Notices for:

• presenting rubbish and recycling bins too early, or contaminating recycling boxes/bins
• graffiti and flyposting
• business premises not disposing of their waste correctly
• dog fouling
• fly-tipping (including leaving bags next to street litter bins or recycling banks)
• littering (including cigarette ends, chewing gum, fast food, fast food packaging, leftover fruit, drinks containers and sweet wrappers)

Pay a Fixed Penalty Notice

You have 14 days to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice.*

If you choose not to pay, we will start court proceedings. This could result in a fine of up to £5,000 for some offences and unlimited fines for others.

Pay a Fixed Penalty Notice online

From Autumn 2024 you can also call District Enforcement on 0151 647 0387 to make a payment.

*If you cannot pay within 14 days, please contact District Enforcement who may be able to issue a payment extension. Payments by installment are not accepted.