A LLANELLI café owner has lost her appeal against flyposting offences.
Tracy Webb, aged 33, who runs Whispers Cafe in Swansea Road, was fined a total of £700 after being convicted of five separate offences under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
As well as being fined £140 for each offence, she was ordered to pay prosecution costs of £2,158 following a trial at Carmarthen Magistrates Court.
Webb appealed and the case was heard at Swansea Crown Court where it was dismissed and she was ordered to pay further prosecution costs of £1,200.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said he was pleased with the verdict of the court.
“Fly-posting is a criminal offence and this sends the clear message that it will not be tolerated,” Cllr Jones said.
Fly-posting is displaying adverts and other promotional materials without permission, for example, on buildings, lampposts, railings and litter bins.
The council’s fly-posting policy does have exceptions for some not-for-profit organisations, community groups and registered charities subject to certain terms and conditions.
For further information on the policy visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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