Waste and recycling
Three individuals from outside Walsall prosecuted for littering
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Three people from outside Walsall have been prosecuted for littering in the borough.
All cases were heard at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 20 August 2025, with each offender ordered to pay over £500 as a consequence of their actions.
“ Littering is selfish and thoughtless, these prosecutions send a clear message that we will take action against those who do not respect our communities.
“What makes matters worse is these people are not even from our borough, they think it is fine to dump litter and leave the people of Walsall to live in it.
“Walsall residents deserve clean and welcoming neighbourhoods, and we will continue to hold offenders to account. “
Mr John Antill of Stanwyck, Sutton Hill, Telford, was found to have disposed of litter on High Street, Pelsall, on 12 February 2025. Mr Antill was fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £276.72 and a victim surcharge of £88, bringing the total to £584.72.
Mr Ravi Chumber, of Coronation Road, Great Barr, was found to have disposed of litter on Suttons Drive, Great Barr, on 21 February 2025. Mr Chumber was fined £220, with costs of £262.72 and a victim surcharge of £88, a total of £570.72.
Miss Tayla Nicholls, of Burland Avenue, Wolverhampton, was found to have disposed of litter on High Street, Pelsall, on 9 April 2025. Miss Nicholls was fined £220 with costs of £262.72 and a victim surcharge of £88, again totalling £570.72.
Walsall Council continually investigates littering and waste offences across the borough and takes enforcement action where necessary. This can include fixed penalty notices or court prosecutions.
£4.4 million of additional investment to crackdown on fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and environmental crime was agreed earlier this week by Walsall Council’s Cabinet.
The funding, across the next four years, will be used deliver more visible patrols and stronger enforcement action through new CCTV, extra staff and improved partnership working.
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