FOI request (FOIR-603785166)

Single use plastics ban

Requested Mon 08 April 2024
Responded Fri 12 April 2024

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. For example, single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, balloon sticks, cutlery, polystyrene cups/food containers, and so on.

3. The punishment or penalty for the breach.

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

Response

Information not held.

Trading Standards is dealt with by East Sussex County Council, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk