Hounslow Council are still refusing to cancel the fine. I asked for an official response after we reached 1,200 signatures and this was what they said.

Councillor Pritam Grewal, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Customer Service and Enforcement, said: "At present, there are no plans to cancel the FPN (fixed penalty notice) in this case. Ms Alvarez has admitted to the offence of fly-tipping, and so we are confident that we have done the right thing in upholding the FPN.

"We acknowledge the concerns expressed by Ms Alvarez, and a payment plan has now been agreed between our enforcement partners, APCOA, and Ms Alvarez, set to begin after Christmas.

"While we accept that no one likes receiving a fine, residents expect us to tackle the offence and the offenders consistently. Tackling fly-tipping is a top priority for our residents, who are fed up with others in their community not following the rules and dumping rubbish."

Loretta points out she admitted placing the envelope there but doesn't agree that amounts to fly-tipping.

Hounslow Council's 12 Days of Christmas

Here's a reminder of the goings-on at Hounslow Council over the past few weeks, from inconsiderate parking to employing an illegal worker.

I've rewritten the 12 Days of Christmas based on all the controversy that's come out of the council in the lead up to the festive period, which will have seen them put on Santa's naughty list.

Check it out here: https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/hounslow-council-fly-tipping-fine-33132736

Contact Hounslow Council to share your views on Loretta's fine

If you want to help put pressure on the council by making it clear how many people share the view that the fine is unfair, email Councillor Pritam Grewal, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for enforcement at pritam.grewal@hounslow.gov.uk