If you are caught:
- fly-tipping
- littering
- not cleaning up after your dog
- not disposing of waste properly
- leaving food on the ground
- smoking in a smoke free premises or vehicle
- failing to produce waste transfer notes when requested
You could be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), also known as a ‘fine’ instead of being prosecuted. You can get the fine on the spot or by post.
How to pay
You can pay a FPN online. You will need:
- the penalty notice reference number
- a valid debit or credit card to pay
Do not use this form to pay a parking penalty charge notice (PCN).
Types of offences and their fines
The cost of a fixed penalty notice depends on the offence, and are sometimes reduced for early payment.
Smoke-free fines are:
- £50 and must be paid within 29 days
- £30 if paid within 15 days
Dog fouling fines are £50, with no discount for early payment.
Littering fines are:
- £100 and must be paid within 14 days
- £50 if paid within 10 days
Fly-tipping fines:
- £400 and must be paid within 14 days
- £300 if paid within 10 days
How to challenge
You can tell us if you think a FPN should not have been issued. We will not take into consideration if:
- you did not know the law
- you did not know the law was being enforced
- it was the first time you committed the offence
- you have always done this and never received a penalty or warning before
You must contact us within 10 days from the issue date of the FPN to challenge.
If you do not pay
You may be taken to court if you do not pay.