The Cabinet had before it a * report of the Group Manager for Street Scene and Open Spaces, the Environment Policy Development Group had considered the report and made the following recommendations:
a) The fine for littering be increased to the statutory maximum of £150.
b) The time allocated to discretionary duties be varied as specified in paragraph 2, Table 2.
c) Policies, systems and procedures necessary to enable Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) to be served on the relevant person(s) associated with littering from vehicles be introduced.
The Leader outlined the contents of the report highlighting the activity and priorities of the District and Neighbourhood Officers, the performance information available and the proposed increased fines in line with Government policy.
Consideration was given to:
· How the public could be better educated with regard to the disposal of litter
· Specific hotspots where littering was a problem
· Education programmes for schools
· The work of the Litter Busters team
· The ‘any bin will do’ initiative
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Note: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.