Fly tipping and pollution
Five people taken to court after littering in Walsall
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Five people have been ordered to pay a combined £2,246 after littering cases were heard at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 18 September 2026.
The cases were heard through the Single Justice Procedure after the original littering fines went unpaid. Four of the five people live outside of Walsall, with addresses in Coventry, Birmingham and Oldbury.
Leigh Marklew, of Brownhills, was ordered to pay £488 after depositing takeaway waste in Woodwards Road, Walsall, on 4 December 2025. This comprised a £220 fine, £180 in costs and an £88 victim surcharge.
Daniel Butler, of Birmingham, was ordered to pay £488 after depositing takeaway waste in High Street, Pelsall, on 17 January 2026. This comprised a £220 fine, £180 in costs and an £88 victim surcharge.
Jack Price, of Birmingham, was ordered to pay £488 after depositing takeaway waste in High Street, Pelsall, on 3 March 2026. This comprised a £220 fine, £180 in costs and an £88 victim surcharge.
Mohammed Halily Billy, of Coventry, was ordered to pay £294 after depositing unidentified waste in High Street, Pelsall, on 23 February 2026. This comprised a £146 fine, £90 in costs and a £58 victim surcharge.
Gianni Scott-Osbourne, of Oldbury, was ordered to pay £488 after depositing drinks container waste in High Street, Pelsall, on 29 December 2025. This comprised a £220 fine, £180 in costs and an £88 victim surcharge.
“ Littering damages our local environment and affects the communities where people live, work and spend time. When littering fines are not paid, cases can be taken to court, where additional costs and a victim surcharge can increase the amount owed.
“We will continue to investigate environmental offences and take action against those responsible. “
Residents can dispose of waste responsibly at the borough’s Household Waste Recycling Centres or use the council’s bulky waste collection service.
To report fly-tipping, visit the council’s website (opens in new tab) or call 01922 653355.
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