Burger manager fined over waste

A Burger King manager has been fined for fly-tipping waste from a branch of the fast food chain in Brighton.

Suhail Khan appeared before the city's magistrates and admitted two offences under the Environmental Protection Act.

The 37-year-old works at the restaurant in North Street. Enforcement officers found 16 bags of waste in the street over six days in December last year.

Khan was ordered to pay a total of £1,720 in fines and costs. Burger King said it took the issue very seriously.

'Right procedures'

The action was brought by Brighton and Hove City Council.

Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, the environment spokesperson, said: "Dumping trade waste is a criminal offence and this council will not hesitate to take legal action against offenders.

"The message is clear - leave your rubbish on our streets and you'll end up in court."

In a statement, Burger King said: "Burger King takes this issue very seriously and is committed to responsible waste management practices operating in its restaurants.

"We will be addressing this incident with the manager in question to ensure that the right procedures are adhered to in future."