Welsh politician calls for ‘tougher’ penalties for littering

A Welsh politician has said that littering and fly-tipping are a “growing problem” across Wales.

Mick Antoniw, Member of the Senedd for Pontypridd, has published poll findings which reveal that tackling the epidemic of littering and fly-tipping experienced in every corner of Wales should be a key priority for the Welsh Government.

The results highlight public support for the increased use of existing penalties and for the introduction of new penalties such as driving licence points for people who litter from cars.

Mick Antoniw MS said: “These results are crystal clear.

“Littering and fly-tipping is a growing problem across Wales and people expect government to do something about it.

“The public is also unconvinced that current penalties act as a credible deterrent, with 66 percent saying that penalties are too lenient.

“A clear majority of people in all parts of Wales want to see current penalties used more effectively and 58 percent support the introduction of penalty points being added to the licence of anyone who throws litter from a car window.

“I believe it is time for us all to get serious and get tough on this sort of anti-social behaviour, which blights so many communities.