Litter patrols catch out offenders!
A crackdown on littering across Bedford Borough has led to 28
people being issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice in just over a
week.
Bedford Borough Council’s ‘Why Would You?’ campaign involves a
‘zero-tolerance’ approach to all forms of anti-social behaviour;
such as littering, dog fouling, graffiti and fly-tipping.
Over 30 million tonnes of litter are collected from streets
across the country every year, costing taxpayers £885million per
annum. Chewing gum and cigarette ends are the most common items
found littered in Bedford Borough and litter patrols have been
targeting known hot-spots, and anyone caught littering has been
issued with a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice.
Mayor Dave Hodgson said: “Littering is not just anti-social, it
is an offence. This initiative has clearly struck a chord with
local residents as officers involved have been frequently
approached by residents expressing their backing for the
project.
“We will continue to carry out frequent litter patrols and will
continue a zero tolerance approach to all forms of anti-social
behaviour. We have invested in new dual litter/ recycling bins with
cigarette disposal points in the Town Centre and at locations
across the borough, so there really is no excuse for
littering.”
If you see an enviro-crime being committed, please report it to
the Council and provide as much information as you can which could
be used as evidence. This can include a description of the
offender, vehicle registration and any photographs. If we can
gather sufficient evidence, we will prosecute. You can report an
enviro-crime by calling 01234 267422 or by visiting www.bedford.gov.uk and click
‘Report It’.