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Community Safety · MertonMerton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling and e-scooter use
Merton Council is considering introducing fines of up to £500 for engine idling, public nitrous oxide use, and riding e-scooters in parks. A six-week public consultation on the proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders begins on 21 September 2026.
Merton4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 87 · Hype 45
Community Safety · HaveringHavering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Havering Council is seeking public views on expanding a Public Spaces Protection Order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would grant officers powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for various anti-social behaviours, with potential court fines of £1,000 for non-payment.
Havering3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15