Fixed Penalty Notices

Pay an Environmental Enforcement fine

The council's Neighbourhood Enforcement Team may take action against you if you commit an environmental crime. These offences cover a range of dangerous or antisocial behaviour which harms the safety, or quality of life of the community.

Some typical examples are not disposing of your waste properly, such as fly tipping, littering, or dog control issues, including fouling. The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has more information about this.

In most cases, you will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), although in more serious cases, we may decide to prosecute you.

Fixed penalty amounts and payment deadlines

The Maximum penalty on conviction table sets out the fixed penalty amounts for different environmental offences.

In some cases, the council will accept a reduced amount if the full payment is received within 10 days.

How can I pay my Fixed Penalty Notice?

You can pay a fixed penalty notice by using one of the following methods:

• online - pay your FPN. Please note payments may not be made online until the next working day after the notice has been issued
• by credit/debit card - please call the payment line on 0191 520 5550. This service is only available between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
• by cheque or postal order to: Sunderland City Council 'CASHIERS', City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA. Please make your cheque or postal order payable to 'Sunderland City Council' and write your Fixed Penalty Notice reference number on the back. Please note that receipts are not issued

Further details and information can be found in the Fixed Penalty Notices - frequently asked questions.