FPNs are used as an option for certain offences as an alternative to prosecution depending on the circumstances of the offence. If you are offered an FPN following an offence but choose not to accept it, the file will be passed to the legal team to list with the court.
Types of offences these penalties are used for include:
Offences the council currently issues FPNs for, together with the set penalties are shown below:
| Offence | If paid within 10 days of issue | Full penalty within 14 days of issue |
|---|---|---|
| Depositing litter
(includes cigarette butts, chewing gum and spitting) |
£50 | £75 |
| Unlawful disposal of waste (fly-tipping) | £250 | £400 |
| Fly-posting | £50 | £75 |
| Cycling on a footpath | £30 | £30 |
| Failure to comply with a Community Protection Notice | £75 | £100 |
| Failure to produce waste documents | £180 | £300 |
| Failure to produce authority to transport waste | £180 | £300 |
| Unauthorised distribution of free printed matter | £50 | £75 |
| Failure to comply with a waste receptacles notice | £60 | £100 |
| Smoking in a smoke-free place | £30 | £50 |
| Failure to comply with a public space protection order | £75 | £100 |
| Offence | If paid within 28 days of issue | Full penalty within 56 days of issue |
| Failure of person(s) to switch off vehicle engine whilst stationary/ parked | £20 | £40 |
There is no formal right to appeal but we do have a representation process. If you have received a FPN and you do not agree it was for the correct reasons you can complete an online representation.
If you are having difficulty paying the FPN, make an online representation to notify us of this issue.
Include evidence of your financial situation and why you will not be able to pay on time. We are not able to offer a payment plan but may be able to arrange an extension depending on your circumstances.
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