Five people face court action over littering in Walsall

Five people have been ordered to pay large fines after dropping litter in Walsall.

Four of the five people live outside of Walsall, with addresses in Coventry, Birmingham and Oldbury.

Leigh Marklew, Daniel Butler, Jack Price, Mohammed Halily Billy and Gianni Scott-Osbourne were ordered by the courts to pay a combined total of £2,246.

The cases were heard at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on September 18.

Leigh Marklew, from Brownhills, was ordered to pay £488 after depositing takeaway waste in Woodwards Road, Walsall, on December 4 2025. This total was made of a £220 fine, £180 in costs and an £88 victim surcharge.

Councillor Ian Benton, spokesman for enforcement, said: “Littering damages our local environment and affects the communities where people live, work and spend time. When littering fines are not paid, cases can be taken to court, where additional costs and a victim surcharge can increase the amount owed.

“We will continue to investigate environmental offences and take action against those responsible.”

Both Daniel Butler and Jack Price from Birmingham, were ordered to pay £488.

Mohammed Halily Billy, from Coventry, was ordered to pay £294 after dropping litter in High Street, Pelsall, on February 23 2026 and Gianni Scott-Osbourne from Oldbury, was ordered to pay £488.

To report fly-tipping, visit the council’s website or call 01922 653355.