Conservative Councillors in Hounslow are supporting the Government’s latest announcement to tackle litterbugs.
Last week, the Government said it would increase the default fine to £100 with it rising to £150, if offenders do not pay up on time. Currently, the fine in Hounslow for anybody caught dropping litter is £80.
Figures obtained from Hounslow Highways showed 3144 tonnages of street cleansing waste was collected last year (excluding December). This encompasses litter, detritus and silt, litter bins and other waste either dumped on fly tipped. As a result, 849 Fixed Penalty Charge Notices were issued by Hounslow Highways.