Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information relating to engine idling in your council area.
Please provide responses to the following:
1 - Whether the council maintains records of public complaints or reports of engine idling.
2 - How many reports or complaints about engine idling have been made, broken down monthly from January 2020 to the most recent month in 2025?
3 - The number of fines issued for engine idling offences, broken down monthly for each calendar year from January 2020 to the most recent month in 2025.
4 - The total revenue generated from these fines, also provided as a monthly breakdown for the same period.
5 - The number of verbal or written warnings issued for engine idling, broken down monthly from January 2020 to the most recent month in 2025.
6 - The location or street name/postcode where each fine or warning was issued, if available.
7 - The current fixed penalty amount for engine idling offences.
8 - Whether the council operates any designated “anti-idling zones” (e.g., around schools, hospitals, or town centres). If so, please provide a list of these zones.
9 - Whether the council has a specific enforcement policy or procedure for engine idling (e.g., how long a vehicle must idle before action is taken, whether a warning is required first, what evidence is needed, etc.).
10 - Whether civil enforcement officers or other staff are authorised to issue engine idling fines. If so, how many currently hold this authority?
11 - The minimum idling time required before a fine or warning can be issued (e.g., 1 minute, 2 minutes).
12 - The number of engine idling fines that have been appealed, cancelled, or remain unpaid, broken down monthly from January 2020 to the most recent month in 2025.
13 - Whether the council has considered or implemented a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) or any similar legal instrument to support engine idling enforcement.