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In a recent court session, 12 individuals were successfully prosecuted for littering offenses, collectively fined just under £5,000. These cases were brought forward by Liverpool City Council at Liverpool Magistrates Court, following up on Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued through the enforcement work of Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE), a partner organization assisting the Council.

WISE plays a key role in enforcing regulations against littering and dog fouling, efforts aimed at maintaining cleanliness across Liverpool’s streets and public green spaces. The offenders hailed from areas as distant as Surrey and London, and notably, two-thirds of those prosecuted were under the age of 40. None appeared in person during the hearing, with only two submitting guilty pleas in writing. Under Liverpool’s penalties, littering carries a fine of £150, while dog fouling results in a £100 charge.

For individuals contesting the offenses or refusing to pay the FPNs, cases can escalate to formal court prosecution. At this stage, evidence is reviewed to determine whether an offense has taken place and if sanctions should be applied. Alongside WISE, Liverpool City Council also operates its own environmental enforcement team, focusing on waste management violations by businesses and incidents of fly-tipping.

In one recent case arising from the team’s investigations, a van responsible for fly-tipping on Liberty Street was identified through video footage capturing two people unloading waste by a purple wheeled bin. The vehicle’s owner declined to cooperate, resulting in court proceedings for controlling a vehicle used in fly-tipping. In total, 2,239 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued for various environmental offenses in 2025. Residents are encouraged to report fly-tipping incidents directly to the Council. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins emphasized the serious impact of littering and fly-tipping and warned that offenders will face consequences, stating, “The only way to guarantee you don’t get penalised is by not dropping rubbish in the first place.”

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