Fixed penalty notice fines
Fixed penalty notices (FPNs) are issued for offences that affect the cleanliness and safety of our city.
Below are examples of offences and the fines that may apply. If the case goes to court, the fine may be much higher.
Littering
- FPN: £100 to £500
- court fine: up to £2,500
Cigarette butts and chewing gum are types of litter. They are harder and more expensive to clean than other rubbish. Smokers must fully put out cigarettes before placing them in a bin or ashtray.
Graffiti and fly-posting
- FPN: up to £500
- court fine: up to £1,000
Not showing a waste transfer note
- FPN: £300
- court fine: up to £5,000
Breaking a Public Spaces Protection Order
- FPN: £100
- court fine: up to £1,000
Breaking a Community Protection Notice
- FPN: £100
- court fine: up to £2,500
Not showing a waste carrier licence
- FPN: £300
- court fine: up to £5,000
Problems with waste containers
- FPN: £100
- court fine: up to £1,000
Dumping waste without permission
- 1 to 3 black bin bags (or equivalent) - £400
- 4 to 6 black bin bags (or equivalent) - £600
- 7 to 9 black bin bags or multiple bulky items - £800
- 10 or more black bin bags, or large mixed waste - £1,000
You may also be taken to court.
Not taking care with household waste
- FPN: £150 to £600
- Court fine: up to £5,000
Bins and signs around the city
We can’t place bins on every street. We put them where they’re needed most. If there’s no bin nearby, you should take your litter home or find a bin elsewhere.
Bagged dog waste can go in any litter bin, not just dog waste bins.
The council doesn’t have to put up warning signs about littering or dog fouling, or tell people when patrols are happening. However, signs are placed in key areas where needed.