Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN)

Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) are issued for various reasons by either Council Enforcement Officers or by our approved third party for such offences. 

FPNs are issued either on the spot (in person) or by post and you may get a fine of up to £400.

Examples of some offences:

  • littering
  • spitting
  • dog fouling
  • breach of a dog control
  • driving over footpaths, footways and verges

Pay a FPN you received in person

If you have been stopped by one of our officers and given a FPN on the spot, you can pay your fine online.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your reference number (found on your FPN)
  • Your payment details

Pay a FPN that you received in person

Pay by telephone

To pay your FPN by telephone please call 0333 313 4291 (open 24 hours). Please have your reference number and payment details ready.

Please note that we are unable to deal with parking offences or penalty charge notices on this number.

Pay a FPN you received by post

If you have been sent an environmental health FPN by post with a WK/xxx reference number you can pay your fine online.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your payment type (found on your FPN)
  • Your WK/xxx reference number (found on your FPN)
  • Your payment details

Pay a FPN that you received by post

Dispute a FPN

You must pay the FPN while you are waiting for the outcome of your dispute.

Before you start

To dispute a FPN please provide:

  • Your name
  • Your address
  • WK/xxx reference number (found on your FPN)
  • Your defence (why you think you should not have been issued with a FPN)

You can send the dispute by email to Environmental.Health@harrow.gov.uk.