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Primate owners urged to get licensed

From 6 April, 2026, anyone in England who owns a primate without a licence will be committing a criminal offence, which can include up to 6-month in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.

Graphic stating "Act Now. #LicenseYourPrimate" with a monkey swinging from a rope

Over £5k in fines as council cracks down on fly tippers

Last year was the first year of targeted enforcement activity supported by Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) in the district, and it saw 33 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued between December 2024 and November 2025.

Yellow and black graphic stating "Fly Tippers Beware 33 Fixed Penalty Notices issued"