Radcliffe Residents Face Heavy Fines for Littering
Amy Clarke, from Eton Hill Road, Radcliffe, dodged a littering fine in January 2022 but paid the price later. After she ignored her fixed penalty notice and failed to show up in court, a warrant was issued for her arrest. On 10 March, Manchester Magistrates Court hit her with a £100 fine, plus a £34 victim surcharge and £230 costs.
Another Radcliffe Fine Hits Ashley Partington
Not far behind, Ashley Partington from Ulundi Street faced similar trouble. Prosecuted on 24 February 2023 for littering near his home in January 2022, he refused to pay a £75 fixed penalty or attend court. His no-show led to an arrest warrant. At court, he was slapped with a £320 fine, £32 victim surcharge, and £100 costs.
Fly-Tipping and Littering: The Costly Crime
- Fly-tipping fines can reach up to £50,000 in magistrates’ courts.
- The maximum penalty for littering is £2,500.
Councillor Alan Quinn, responsible for environment and climate change, slammed fly-tipping as a “blot on the landscape” that costs council taxpayers dearly. After adding two enforcement officers, the council has handed out 100 fines for fly-tipping, littering, and duty of care offences. Ten people have already been prosecuted with nine more awaiting trial.
Warning Over Rogue Waste Carriers
Cllr Quinn also highlighted a spike in dodgy social media ads for unlicensed waste removal services. “Unsuspecting householders are falling for cheap deals from rogue traders,” he warned, urging residents to check waste carrier credentials carefully.
“Every individual and business has a duty of care to dispose of waste properly. Officers can now issue £400 fixed penalty notices to householders who fail in their duty.”
Residents are advised to ask waste carriers for their address, phone number, waste carrier licence, and disposal site details. You can verify their credentials instantly and for free via the Environment Agency’s website.
