Bromley Crackdown: Eight Fined Over £5,400 for Littering
Bromley Council is cleaning up its act—one litterbug at a time. Eight individuals have been hit with fines and court costs totalling over £5,400 after being prosecuted for littering across the borough. The crackdown targets offenders who ignored fixed penalty notices between August and December 2024.
Hefty Fines Land Offenders in Hot Water
Each offender was hauled before Bexley Magistrates’ Court under Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Here’s who got stung and what they have to pay:
- 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 of Tougher Enforcement with APCOA
This blitz coincides with the first anniversary of Bromley’s partnership with APCOA, stepping up efforts to stamp out littering and boost street-level enforcement.
“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,” said Councillor Angela Page, Executive Member for Public Protection and Enforcement. “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 everyone to bin it or take rubbish home to help keep Bromley tidy.
APCOA’s Role in Fighting Litter
“Environmental enforcement makes a significant contribution in tackling the challenging issue of littering,” said Kim Challis, Regional Managing Director at APCOA UK & Ireland. “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.”
Message to Litterbugs: Think Twice
Bromley Council is sending a clear warning: littering will cost you, whether through fines or court action. Use public bins or take your rubbish home—don’t risk becoming the next name on the list.
