Decision Maker: Deputy Leader of the Council (Tourism, Economic Growth and Jobs)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider the change in legislation which would allow the Council to set their own Fixed Penalty Notice charges for Littering, Graffiti, Fly-Posting and distribution of Printed Matter which came into force from 1 April 2018. This increases the maximum on-the-spot fine local authorities can issue from £80 to £150. If the Council do not set their own level of fine then the default level of £100 would be required to be introduced.
To also consider the use of new powers for littering from a motor vehicle that came into force from the 1 April 2018. As per the Littering from Vehicles Outside London (Keepers: Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018.
The Deputy Leader agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:
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Publication date: 28/02/2019
Date of decision: 28/02/2019
Effective from: 06/03/2019
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