People and communities
Council secures two littering prosecutions
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Walsall Council has secured two littering prosecutions, which were heard at Dudley Magistrates Court on Wednesday 16 August 2023.
Martin Geoghegan of Parkeston Crescent Birmingham was prosecuted under the Single Justice Procedure for littering a fast-food container on Pelsall High Street on 9th February 2023 He was ordered by the Magistrates to pay £146, plus a victim surcharge of £58 and costs of £85, totalling £289.
Connor Anthony Jones of Kennedy Crescent Dudley was also prosecuted under the Single Justice Procedure for littering in Pelsall High Street 2nd March 2023, He was fined £220, including costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £88, totalling £393.
“ I am pleased that we have been successful in prosecuting these individuals and I would like to thank the teams involved in bringing these cases to court. Littering is an offence which we take seriously for the wellbeing of our community, and it is important that people know that they will be fined if they are caught littering.
We are committed to keeping Walsall clean, healthy and tidy, and we will continue to take action against those who litter. I urge everyone to be mindful of our environment and to dispose of their litter responsibly. “
The Council has a number of measures in place to tackle littering, including regular street cleaning, enforcement patrols, and public litter pick campaigns.
You can report littering online on our website.
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