Colchester: We only charge fines on books if they are returned late and they have been recalled for another reader. These fines are £2.50 per day.
Laptops loans are charged at £1 per hour they are overdue.

Southend. Late books will be fined at 30p per day up to a maximum of £12.00. For long, over-due loans, the council may charge an additional, administrative fee of £3.50. Late laptop returns are charged at £1 per hour they are overdue.

Loughton: We only charge fines on books that have been recalled by another reader. These fines are £2.50 per day. 
Laptop loans are charged at £1 per hour they are overdue.