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Litter enforcement and use of private contractors in England
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1. Does the council currently carry out litter enforcement activity (e.g. issuing fixed penalty notices for littering)? (Yes/No)
2. Does the council currently use any external/private companies or contractors to carry out litter enforcement? (Yes/No)
3. If yes, please provide:
a) The name(s) of the company/companies
b) The start date of the current contract(s)
4. Please provide details of any contractual arrangements with external enforcement providers that include:
a) Commission-based payments
b) Payments linked to the number of fines issued
c) Revenue-sharing agreements
5. Since 10 March 2026, has the council:
a) Reviewed its use of private contractors for litter enforcement? (Yes/No)
b) Made any changes to its litter enforcement approach? (Yes/No)
6. If yes to either 5a or 5b, please provide a brief summary of the changes made. If any part of this request exceeds the cost limit, please prioritise questions 1–4. I would prefer the information in a spreadsheet format where possible.
