Fewer Fines, Worse Litter in Kirklees | Sheffield News

Litter fines in Kirklees Council have plummeted from over £7,000 in 2023 to just over £1,000 in 2024, but locals say the streets are getting messier—not cleaner. Residents, including an 82-year-old lifelong local, report more trash, cans, and piles behind places like Dewsbury Bus Station, blaming the drop in fines on fewer wardens catching offenders. The council admits littering is a “stain” and says fines only apply when caught red-handed, while pledging to hire more officers and urging the public to report offenders. The real fix? More enforcement on the ground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22e67fa391692328