The purpose of this report is to update the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding on the changes resulting from a Statutory Instrument issued by the Government to increase the Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) amount for fly posting and graffiti. This will enable the Cabinet Member to set the amount per FPN to contribute to effective enforcement activity in accordance with the Council’s Business Plan.
To note the new Fixed Penalty amounts (Table 2 of the report) and approve the maximum new fixed penalty notice amounts to be applied (Option 1 – Options Table below).
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2024
Decision due: 24 Oct 2024 by Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing
Department: Highways & Transport
Contact: Peter White, Enforcement Manager Email: peter.white@wiltshire.gov.uk 01380 826333 Email: peter.white@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01380 826333.
Consultation process
None – These are legislative changes under the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023, Section 33ZA(9)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.