Story: Rohan Francis
The Council has put up a number of anti-littering signs in Page Hall, warning people they could be fined £75 for dropping rubbish in the street.
The signs are part of a Council initiative to enforce litter rules in the area. The rules allow Police Officers and local authority ‘Litter Enforcement Officers’ to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to anyone over the age of 18 who is observed dropping litter in a public area. Under 18s can also be fined at the discretion of the officer involved.
When issuing a fine, an officer will take down a person's name and address but money cannot be demanded ‘on the spot’ in the street for any littering offence.
Council rules also allow further action to be taken in court against people who don’t pay a litter fine. A maximum penalty of £2,500, plus costs, could be charged.
Sheffield Council informed the Messenger just after going to press that two Fixed Penalty Notices for littering had already been issued in Page Hall since the initiative started.