FOI Request - Breaches of Single Use Plastics Ban

Request 101003543412

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; single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, balloon sticks, cutlery and polystyrene cups/food containers.

3)      The punishment or penalty for the breach.
Ideally, I would like these figures broken down month-on-month.

Response 30-04-2024

1. Nil.

2. Not applicable

3. Not applicable