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fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

The laws on burning waste in your garden and how getting it wrong could cost you 50k

Burning garden waste that produces dark, toxic, or harmful smoke is illegal in the UK and can lead to fines up to £50,000 or imprisonment.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Woman slapped with 150 fine for pouring coffee down drain in London street

A reusable-cup user received a £150 fine under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 after pouring leftover coffee into a street drain in Richmond.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Woman is fined 150 for pouring coffee down drain outside west London station

A Kew resident was fined £150 under Section 33 for pouring coffee dregs into a street drain, prompting her complaint and the council's defence.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Homeowners warned blocked gutters could lead to 5k fines under abatement notices

Most people think of gutter cleaning as a forgettable household chore, but the stakes are far higher than a messy roofline. In the UK, neglected gutters that overflow onto neighbouring properties can trigger abatement notices, with fines reaching £5,000 for those who fail to comply. With autumn leaves and winter rain increasing the risk of blockages, experts are warning homeowners to clean their gutters before minor neglect becomes a major financial hit.
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