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# Increased fines for fly-tipping will send out a strong message, council chiefs say
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/increased-fines-for-fly-tipping-will-send-out-a-strong-message-council-chiefs-say/
- Published: 2023-12-28T08:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-26T11:08:24.000Z
- Description: Council chiefs say new increased fines for fly-tipping across Lichfield and Burntwood will send out a “strong message” to those thinking of dumping their rubbish.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:58, News

Council chiefs say new increased fines for fly-tipping across Lichfield and Burntwood will send out a “strong message” to those thinking of dumping their rubbish.

The new fixed penalties will rise from £400 to £1,000 from 1st April – with the fee reducing to £500 for early payment.

Those who don’t pay could receive a prison sentence and fine imposed by a court.

Lichfield District Council cabinet member Cllr Alex Farrell said:

> “People in Lichfield District are incredibly proud of our local environment, and the council is doing all it can to keep it clean and green.  
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> “We’re lucky to have some dedicated volunteer groups, Particularly the Lichfield Litter Legends, doing fantastic work to keep our streets and public places free of litter.   
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> “These increases to fixed penalties will send a strong message that offences like fly-tipping and littering will not be tolerated locally.  
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> “The revenue from fixed penalties goes back into funding more enforcement activity, and those who don’t pay face a much larger penalty in court along with a criminal record.”  
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> Cllr Alex Farrell, Lichfield District Council

Other changes will see littering fixed penalties rise from £150 to £500 – reduced to £250 for early payment – while householders who do not check if their waste has been taken by a registered carrier will now be hit with a £600 charge instead of £200.

The council’s fixed penalty charges for graffiti and fly-posting have also increased.