Fines for dropping litter in Northumberland have increased to £150 in a bid to keep the county tidy.
New measures introduced by the county council's cabinet this week saw the typical fine for such an offence increase from £80 to £150 - although that amount would reduce to £100 if paid within seven days.
Furthermore, failing to comply with the council's dog control public space protection order - for example failing to clean up after a dog - has also increased from £75 to £100, falling to £80 if paid within seven days.
