Fresh warning over graffiti and litter fines

Residents have been issued a fresh warning over fines for offences such as fly-tipping, littering and graffiti.

North Northamptonshire Council said rules, which came into effect at the end of 2024, allowed for penalties of up to £500 for littering, flyposting or graffiti, and up to £1,000 for fly-tipping.

It came as Northamptonshire Police held a week of events to raise awareness and encourage the reporting of anti-social behaviour.

Ken Harrington from the Reform UK-led local authority said: "Fly-tipping is something that comes up time and time again when speaking to residents. We remain committed to catching and prosecuting individuals caught fly-tipping."

The council also warned that using unregistered waste carriers could result in fines, even if the resident was unaware that the carrier was operating illegally.

Harrington added: "Higher fines like these, hopefully, act as deterrents and are part of a wider package of measures that our team can use to help keep North Northamptonshire clean and tidy."

Last month, charity Crimestoppers began a four-week "zero-tolerance approach" to graffiti in Northampton.

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