Eight individuals have been prosecuted for littering in Bromley, racking up more than £5,400 in fines and court costs, as part of an ongoing campaign by Bromley Council to keep the borough’s streets clean.

The incidents, which took place between August and December 2024, resulted in fixed penalty notices being issued. When the fines went unpaid, the council pursued prosecution under Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Offenders Ordered to Pay Hundreds Each

Each case was heard at Bexley Magistrates’ Court, with the total amount payable by the eight offenders reaching £5,427. The fines ranged from £479 to more than £1,000. Below are the details of those fined:

• Mark Taggart, Croydon: £608
• Kathleen Collins, Beckenham: £608
• Paul Mills, Bromley: £1,039
• Tammy Thackery, Crystal Palace: £479
• Aranit Kastrati, Orpington: £731
• Glen Hog, Bexleyheath: £731
• Katie Fluester, Bromley: £731
• Ed Curtis, Bromley (pleaded guilty): £500

One Year Into Environmental Enforcement Partnership

The prosecutions come as Bromley marks the first year of its environmental enforcement partnership with APCOA, aimed at enhancing street-level enforcement and curbing anti-social littering behaviour.

Councillor Angela Page, Executive Member for Public Protection and Enforcement, said:

“It costs us millions a year to keep our streets clean and, whilst few people do litter, it is still an issue that we all need to tackle.

Littering is a criminal offence, and enforcement officers will issue fixed penalty notices to anyone found littering. If the fixed penalty notice is not paid, prosecution then follows.”

She urged residents and visitors to dispose of waste responsibly by using bins or taking rubbish home.

APCOA: A Key Partner in Enforcement

Kim Challis, Regional Managing Director at APCOA UK & Ireland, added:

“Environmental enforcement makes a significant contribution in tackling the challenging issue of littering.

We are committed to working in close partnership with the council to deter potential offenders and to encourage residents and visitors to keep the streets of Bromley clean.”

Clear Message for Offenders

The council said these prosecutions serve as a strong warning: those who drop litter and ignore enforcement notices will face legal consequences.

Residents are reminded to use the borough’s public bins or manage their waste at home to avoid falling foul of environmental laws.