March 30th 2023.
Carla Grande and John Rowe, a London couple from Walthamstow, were initially fined £400 for putting their bins out at the wrong time of day. However, they were able to prove they had read a part of the Waltham Forest Council's website which did not specify the times rubbish needs to be left out. After emailing 3GS bosses, council officials and Labour MP Stella Creasy, Carla was able to reduce the fine to £150 - the typical amount for littering.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) This highlights the positive change Carla was able to make by appealing the fine. The rubbish bags had been left out with the intention of being collected, rather than fly-tipped. To keep up to date with the latest news from London, visit The Agency's Metro's London news hub.
Carla Grande and John Rowe, from Walthamstow, recently moved into a new flat and made a small mistake of leaving their rubbish bags out at the wrong time of day. Despite this, they were hit with a hefty £400 'fly-tipping' fine by enforcement contractor 3GS. However, after getting in touch with the Waltham Forest Council, 3GS bosses and Labour MP Stella Creasy, Carla managed to reduce the fine to a more reasonable £150. This showed that the rubbish was intended to be collected, rather than fly-tipped, which is usually the case in such fines.
The couple's story serves as a reminder of the importance of following local council guidelines and highlights the positive change that can result from communication and perseverance.
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