Lincolnshire Council Defends Leaf Littering Fine for 86-Year-Old After Appeal Cut

Overview

• Roy Marsh said a strong gust blew a leaf into his mouth and he spat it out before two enforcement officers accused him of littering.
• He was initially fined £250, which was reduced to £150 on appeal, and he has paid the lower amount.
• East Lindsey District Council said officers only approach people seen committing environmental offences and that patrols do not target any demographic.
• County councillor Adrian Findley criticized the response as excessive and urged greater discretion when incidents appear accidental.
• Marsh’s daughter described his severe asthma, heart condition and mobility issues in a Facebook post, fueling widespread public criticism online.