Residents fined for littering the borough’s streets

They were each issued a Fixed Penalty Notice for breaching Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

None of the offenders paid their fine and the cases were referred to court.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “The Council tries its best to keep the borough clean and tidy and we expect residents to do the same in their neighbourhoods.”

Mr Shahid Shabbir, of Colne Road, Brierfield, pleaded guilty to littering in Colne Road. He was fined £146, ordered to pay costs of £439 and a £58 victim surcharge, bringing the total to £643.

Mrs Patrycja Wiese, of Larch Street, Nelson, was convicted in her absence of littering in Larch Street. She was fined £220, ordered to pay costs of £421 and a £88 victim surcharge, bringing the total to £729. 

Mr Oliviu Kovacs, of Smith Street, Nelson, was convicted in his absence of littering in Smith Street. He was fined £220, ordered to pay costs of £248 and a £88 victim surcharge, bringing the total to £556.

In her absence, Mrs Elena Kovacs, of Smith Street, Nelson, was found guilty of littering in Smith Street. She was fined £220, ordered to pay costs of £248 and a £88 victim surcharge, bringing the total to £556.

David Walker, Pendle Borough Council's Assistant Director of Operational Services, added: “These prosecutions show how hard our officers work to make sure offenders pay for their actions.”

Councillor Zafar Ali, Pendle Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change, said: "I'm pleased these cases have led to successful prosecutions, to demonstrate just how seriously both Pendle Borough Council and the courts look upon these crimes.”