FI14682

Request

I am seeking data on convenience stores and supermarkets found in breach by trading standards of the latest phase of the single use plastics ban introduced on 1 October 2023.

I believe there is a strong public interest for this information to be published due to the risk posed to the environment.

Please can you supply the following information:

  1. The number of businesses who were found in breach between its implementation on 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024.  The key search terms I am seeking in relation to the type of business are; convenience store, corner shop, grocery store, supermarket, newsagent, symbol group, tobacconist, off licence and independent retailer.
  2. The items they were found in breach of selling; single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, balloon sticks, cutlery and polystyrene cups/food containers.
  3. The punishment or penalty for the breach.

Ideally, I would like these figures broken down month-on-month.

Response

Dover District Council does not hold the information you are seeking. The trading standards authority within our District is Kent County Council, who should be able to assist you and can be contacted at the following address:  freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.