Overview

This bill aims to improve cleanliness in neighbourhoods by increasing fines for littering, introducing a new offence for failing to clean up dog mess, and requiring local authorities to provide more litter disposal points.

Description

The bill makes several key changes:

• Increased Littering Fines: The fixed penalty notice for littering will rise from £75 to £100. The range of fines will also increase.
• Dog Fouling Offence: A new offence is created for allowing a dog to foul public land without cleaning it up. This will be punishable by a fine.
• Mandatory Litter Bins: Local authorities will be legally obligated to provide adequate litter disposal points, specifically for chewing gum and cigarette litter, at building entrances and public spaces. Specific requirements around placement (maximum 4 meters from entrance), numbers (one per 100 square meters) and bin construction (stick resistant and fireproof) are set out. They may seek to fund the initiative through advertising or sponsorships on the bins.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify direct government spending. However, local authorities will incur costs associated with installing and maintaining additional litter bins. The potential for offsetting income through advertising or sponsorship is also included in the bill.

Groups Affected

• Litters: Will face higher fines.
• Dog Owners: Will be subject to fines for failing to clean up after their dogs in public areas.
• Local Authorities: Will have increased responsibilities and costs in providing and maintaining litter disposal points.
• Businesses: May be required to install litter disposal points.

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