Convenience Stores and Supermarkets in breach of Single Use Plastics Ban - Find a freedom of information request

Request

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.

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.
 

Decision

1. None

2. Information Not Held.

3. Information Not Held.

Reference number
9357117
Date request received
8 April 2024
Date of decision
26 April 2024