LITTER louts in Bradford have been fined a total of £84,842.
Bradford Council hand out £80 Fixed Penalty Notices to people who drop litter – including cigarette ends and chewing gum – or allow their dogs to foul.
While many people paid the £80, others ignored it and were taken to court.
In two hearings in June and July, Bradford Magistrates imposed a total of £45,292 in fines, £33,280 costs and £6,270 Victim Surcharge on 209 people convicted of littering offences.
Coun Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places, said: “Our long-term aim is to stop people dropping litter, spitting or allowing dogs to foul.
“It is unsightly and anti-social.
"If we can change people’s behaviour then we can claim a success."
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