Response 1079503

Response to request for information

Reference

1079503

Response date

31 March 2023

Request

From March 2019 to March 2023, how many fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued to people for feeding ducks in public places by enforcement officers working for/acting on behalf of the council?

Please provide a breakdown of each FPN, including

• the location, date of issue,
• FPN amount,
• the official reason for the FPN,
• powers under which it was issued,
• whether the FPN was paid,
• and whether it was appealed, rescinded before payment, or later refunded.

Please also include FPNs issued in error (e.g fines incorrectly issued for littering or fly-tipping to someone who was lawfully bird feeding).

How many people were prosecuted for non-payment of FPNs related to bird feeding and what was the outcome of these proceedings?

If there are any further details recorded which provide context regarding the nature and circumstances of the individual fines please also provide this if possible within cost/time limits. 

Response

Thank you for your freedom of information request received on 28 March, it is a nil response to all questions.