What happens if you do not pay
There is no formal way to appeal an FPN. If the fine isn’t paid, the council may take you to court. The court can give a higher fine and may also give you a criminal record.
Examples of court penalties include:
- littering: Up to £2,500
- fly-tipping: Up to £50,000 or prison
- not showing waste transfer notes: Up to £5,000
If you don’t agree with the fine, the case will go to court. The court will decide if the offence happened and what penalty should apply.
The council keeps a public list of all FPNs issued. We also keep records of environmental offences, following data protection laws.