Five Midland litter bugs named and shamed as the are fined hundreds of pounds

-Credit:Walsall Council
-Credit:Walsall Council


Five litter bugs that were caught dumping rubbish in Walsall have been hauled in front of court to face 'justice'. All five perpetrators will now pay hundreds of pounds in fines for dropping their waste irresponsibly.

Rebekah Price of Howley Grange Road, Halesowen, disposed of a plastic bottle from a car on Forge Street, Wednesbury, on 1 March 2024. Magistrates heard the case in Birmingham on July 17, 2024. Lumsden was fined £220 for the offence and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £88 and associated costs of £180, bringing the total fine to £488.

Rasham Singh of Grasmere Close, Birmingham, threw takeaway food packaging out of a car and onto Pelsall High Street on May 1, 2024. Singh was fined £146 for littering, an £85 victim surcharge and other costs of £58. Singh now faces £289 total in fines.

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Kai Williams of Wappenbury Road, Coventry, left takeaway food packaging on the same High Street. Notably, on May 25, 2024, Williams was parked directly opposite a public litter bin. The authority says his 'laziness' cost him £40 fine and a £16 victim surcharge, bringing his total fines to £141.

Mr Edmond Oshobughie of Hornsey Road, Birmingham, dumped takeaway food packaging next to a public litter bin on Chester Road Layby, Walsall. Oshobughie was hit with £360 fine he was ordered to pay. This included a £200 fine, £80 victim surcharge, and £80 in other costs.

Mr Ben Clews of Curlew Drive, Brownhills, dropped a drinks container out of his car at Oak Park Leisure Centre in Walsall Wood.
Clews was fined £220 for littering, an £88 victim surcharge of £88, and other costs of £276.72. Clews now faces £584.72 in total fines.

Councillor Garry Perry, Leader of Walsall Council, said: “We remain firm in our commitment to holding individuals accountable for their blatant disregard for our borough.

“It is truly shocking to see offenders discarding waste just feet away from public litter bins, showing complete disrespect for the communities that strive for a clean and pleasant environment.

“I am proud of the consistent success of these prosecutions and highly commend our dedicated community protection team for their relentless efforts in ensuring these cases are thoroughly pursued.

“My message to perpetrators is simple, we are watching you and we will catch you should you choose to treat our borough as a tip.”