Fines for littering plunge during lockdown in Sheffield

Five were dished out in June as lockdown continued.

By August the number had crept up to 24 – but it was still far below 287 in January, the highest month.

In total, Sheffield City Council issued 1,466 littering fines in the last year.

The figures were revealed when Coun Alison Teal asked Coun Mark Jones, cabinet member for streetscene, in full council members' questions.

It is a criminal offence to drop litter or throw it from a car and offenders could receive an instant £80 fine. They usually have 14 days to pay but could be charged up to £2,500 if not paid in time.

In June, Sheffield Council increased its waste collection services in the city’s parks following complaints about litter being consistently left behind by visitors.

Click here for more information on littering fines in Sheffield and how to report litter and fly tipping.

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