From littering to fly-tipping, the Council’s enforcement team have been working hard to keep the streets clean.
Continuing to deliver strong results in tackling environmental offences, they have given out dozens of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to address a wide range of offences.
Throughout 2026, a total of 55 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to protecting local communities and maintaining high environmental standards.
Of the notices issued, 28 FPNs have already been paid, relating to a range of environmental offences, including:
- 14 littering offences
- 9 fly-tipping offences
- 2 abandoned vehicle offences
- 2 waste disposal related offences
- 1 offence relating to vehicle repairs on the public highway
The Council continues to take a firm stance against those who fail to comply with environmental legislation with work continuing to address the remaining 27.
- 12 cases are currently within the payment period and remain in progress
- 15 notices are unpaid with appropriate action being taken
The figures reflect the valuable work being carried out by Environmental Enforcement Officers across North East Lincolnshire to respond to reports, investigate offences and take appropriate action.
By combining education, engagement and enforcement, the Council continues to promote responsible behaviour while ensuring that those who damage the local environment are held accountable.
Environmental offences such as fly-tipping and littering can have a significant impact on neighbourhoods, businesses and public spaces. The Council’s enforcement activity sends a clear message that these behaviours will not be tolerated and that action will be taken to protect residents and maintain pride in local communities.
Councillor James Sawkins, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: “This is brilliant work from our team in Environmental Enforcement.
“However, there is a more serious message that needs to be taken from this. Residents and visitors alike are all responsible for their waste and should dispose of it correctly.”
He added: “The same goes for those who are being paid to remove others waste. There is a legal obligation to ensure all paperwork is in order and I would encourage people to ask for a waste carrier licence before letting people take their waste.
“If it is dumped and your waste is recovered, you will be fined, not the person who dumped it.”
To check if someone has a waste carrier licence, visit Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers
For more information on fly-tipping and other environmental offences, visit Keeping our area clean, green, and safe | NELC
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