Littering
Tamworth Borough Council is clamping down on those litter louts who think that someone else will pick up their rubbish.

And we mean business. Enforcement Officers and street wardens are issuing on the spot fixed penalties of £80 for littering which could increase to £2500 if the fine is not paid on time and the offender prosecuted. A policy of zero tolerance is being operated, showing that the Council will not accept any excuses for dropping litter, even cigarette ends, chewing gum and apple cores.

The Council spends a massive amount of money picking up litter around the Borough - highlighting why it's about time Tamworth cleaned up its act.

The Council is committed to creating a Borough which is attractive and clean, and fixed penalty notices have been introduced to combat the anti social behaviour of littering. The Enforcement Officer, has recently been recruited to patrol the streets of Tamworth and issue fines to people caught dropping litter. What's more Police Community Officers will be supporting the Council by passing on details of litter louts they apprehend for action to be taken.

With plenty of litter bins provided across the Borough, residents are being advised to either put their rubbish in the bin or take it home - if not they will face a £80 penalty.

"The Tidy Tamworth campaign is not just about enforcing fines on people, but about making people feel proud of where they live. Dropping litter makes neighbourhoods and your town look dirty and uncared for. It's your environment, why let them get away with it."

When a fixed penalty notice has been issued, the alleged offender has 14 days within which to make the full payment amount, or pay the discounted amount within 7 days. Cheques, postal orders or money orders can be posted to Tamworth Borough Council, Marmion House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, B79 7BZ, Via phone on 01827 709709 or via the pay it online option on the right hand side.

Anyone who witnesses and wants to report a litter lout should contact Tamworth Borough Council on (01827) 709709 with as many details of the offender as possible, without putting themselves at risk. Or you can also use the Report it online function on this website.