Year of Our Environment - On the Spot Fines for Dropping Litter
This is a historical document produced in 2003 for The Year of our Environment
7. Tougher Enforcement - On the spot fines for dropping litter and dog fouling
Activity: Action Plan agreed with Tameside Patrollers
Progress: Town Patrollers now trained and briefed and on the use of Fixed Penalty Notices for Littering, Dog Fouling and Fly-tipping.
Activity: Introduction of scheme
Progress: The scheduled introduction date for Fixed Penalties is 1st May 2003.
Activity: Publicity and feedback to Members and the Public.
Progress: The use of Fixed Penalties for Littering and Dog Fouling has been publicised through signage at offence hotspots and advertising on Town Centre Notice Boards and on Car Parking Tickets.
Officer responsible: John Johnson
Page last updated: 2 October 2006

