Ministers have signalled an imminent crackdown on so-called “for-profit” litter enforcement arrangements in England , where private firms are paid for each fixed penalty notice issued.

Under long-awaited statutory guidance, councils would have to end contracts that allow private enforcers to receive between 50% to 100% of each fine they serve.

Fixed penalty notices (FPN) for littering and breaching a public spaces protection order (PSPO) in the UK typically range from £100 to £200, or a potential prosecution in court with fines of up to £1,000 or more for serious offences.

PSPOs are used by local authorities to tackle specific anti-social behaviours in designated areas, such as dog fouling, street drinking, spitting and certain vehicle-related nuisances.

The Ministry of Housing, Comm

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