HUNDREDS of people accused of dropping litter in Glasgow could soon find themselves in court.
By Marianne Taylor
HUNDREDS of people accused of dropping litter in Glasgow could soon find themselves in court.
Latest figures revealed exclusively to the Evening Times show almost 700 alleged offenders face prosecution after failing to pay £50 fixed penalties.
Today we publish the names and addresses of a further 530 litterbugs who have already paid their fines.
They're among more than 2000 litter louts we are naming and shaming whose cases have been processed.
In total, more than 6000 people have been fined but other cases are still going through the system.
Today city council enforcement bosses pledged to chase up every fine issued.
So far, 229 people have been reported to the procurator fiscal for non-payment, while 442 others are in the process of being referred.
Those who find themselves in front of the courts could see their fines increased.
We can also reveal 60% of people fined have paid up - with the rest being pursued for payment.
Litter fines, most of which are handed out by the city's 32 uniformed wardens, are issued under the Environmental Protection (Scotland) Act 1990.
Those fined are given 14 days to pay, after which a reminder letter is sent out.
People who don't pay up are referred to the procurator fiscal, who can then impose various penalties, including further fines and court proceedings.
The people whose names we have published have all been caught in the act of littering, discarding cigarettes butts, fly-tipping or allowing their dogs to foul the streets.
Lord Provost Bob Winter backs our decision to name and shame.
He said: "While we are aware naming and shaming is not a popular option with some members of the public, it's heartening to know the majority of Evening Times readers back our course of action."
Those who can't afford to pay fines in a lump sum can pay in instalments.
City council enforcement manager Liz Corbett said: "I urge those people who have received a fine and are considering not paying to seriously reconsider their actions.
"If they refuse to pay, they could be prosecuted and find themselves in court.
"The Clean Glasgow enforcement team aims to bring everyone to account for their anti-social behaviour and we will work closely with the procurator fiscal's office to ensure all offenders are brought to justice."
