Fly tipping in Duke Street Southport

A pile of builders rubbish has been dumped in a lay-by on the Corner of Duke Street and Shakespeare Street in Southport. A local resident who did not want to be named told eyeonsouthport that it has been there at least two weeks.

The current fixed penalty for fly-tipping is £400, to be paid within 14 days. Please note that the fee is reduced to £240 if paid within 10 days. Failure to pay will result in formal action being taken. The maximum fine is £50,000 or twelve months imprisonment if convicted in a Magistrates Court. The offence can attract an unlimited fine and up to five years imprisonment if convicted in a Crown Court. 

Sefton Council does not provide a part payment scheme for litter, dog fouling or fly-tipping offences.