Issue details

Changes to the statutory Instrument governing the level of fines for fly tipping, Breach of Duty of care

· To agree Increasing the penalty limit for fly tipping offences from £400 to £1000

· To Increase the early payment option for fly tipping from £300 to £400

· To agree Increasing the penalty limit for breaches of care notices in relation to waste from £400 to £600

· To Increase the early payment option for breaches of care notices to £400

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant effect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/10/2023

Decision due: 15 Feb 2024 by Overview & Scrutiny Panel

Decision due: 29 Feb 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Heather Keen, Cabinet Member for Community Cllr-Heather.Keen@thanet.gov.uk

Lead director: Mike Humber

Contact: Eden Geddes, Enforcement and Multi Agency Task Force Manager Email: eden.geddes@thanet.gov.uk.

What the decision will mean: Level of FPNs to be increased for offences related to fly tipping and waste duty of care