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littering ticket
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A Tonbridge nurse received a £100 littering ticket from a council officer for feeding ducks, sparking debate about the enforcement of littering laws. The incident highlights how local authorities apply fines for activities that may not traditionally be considered littering, such as feeding wildlife. This case has drawn attention to the scope of littering tickets and the discretion of enforcement officers in issuing penalties.
68-year-old nurse says she was "shocked and embarrassed" after being stung with a £100 fine for feeding ducks.
Susan Watson, from Lavender Hill in Tonbridge, was given an "18-inch long" littering ticket following an encounter with a council officer...