Litterbugs warned they could be caught on camera - Stoke-on-Trent to take cities mess seriously?
Litterbugs warned they could be caught on camera
Litterbugs who dump rubbish in a Stoke-on-Trent neighbourhood could be caught on camera following the installation of a CCTV network.
The city council has erected temporary cameras in Normacot after listening to the community’s concerns about environmental crime in the area.
The authority has worked closely with the residents’ association to identify littering hotspots. [PAH!]
Local people say the area has been plagued with litterbugs dumping bags of waste and general rubbish on the streets rather than disposing of it in the correct way.
The CCTV cameras will film activity in the neighbourhood for a minimum of one month in a bid to deter people from leaving waste in the residential area.
Those caught flouting the law will be investigated and could be given an £80 fine for littering, reduced to £50 if paid within seven days.
However, if the fine is not paid, the culprit would be brought before the Magistrates Court and could be ordered to pay up to £2,500 and cover the cost of the case.
For more serious crimes, offenders could be jailed for up to 12 months or be fined a maximum of £50,000 – or both.
City Councillor Andy Platt, cabinet member for green enterprises and clean city, said:
“As part of our Mandate for Change we pledged to make Stoke-on-Trent a great place to live. This is a promise that we take very seriously and are fully committed to.
“By keeping our neighbourhoods and towns clean and tidy we will make the area more attractive. This benefits our residents as it is a more enjoyable environment to live in. It also has the added bonus of boosting the local economy, as pleasant surroundings will attract more visitors who will spend money in the city.
“Litterbugs need to know that we take a zero tolerance approach to this kind of activity and we will take strong and swift action against anyone caught dumping rubbish in Stoke-on-Trent. It is not just anti-social behaviour – it is a criminal offence and will be treated as such.”
Anyone who would like to report issues of littering can call the council’s hotline on 01782 234234, text 07786 200700 or visit www.stoke.gov.uk
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So when are we going to get a
So when are we going to get a CCTV camera on the Bankeyfields Park, when are we going to get a dog warden? When are we going to get anything from the council? Has anyone seen the park lately? It looks like a landfill site mixed with the local dog bin.
Holywall Lane? Where's the
Holywall Lane? Where's the CCTV camera on there?
Des walks to town everyday
Des walks to town everyday through the park and down the main road to tunstall,and he says over the last year the streets are getting dirtier and he has never seen so much dog poop all over the place and litter everywhere,nobody seems to have any respect for there neighbourhood and those that have are lost in all the filth,such a shame as this could be such a nice area as going by the blog there are such a lot of nice folk around here.
What a laugh actions speak
What a laugh actions speak louder than words even the bin men won't pick up litter that has dropped out of the wellie bins when they have emptied them same old council clap trap.
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