THE COUNCIL has launched a new campaign to crackdown on fly-tipping.
We Are Watching reiterates the council’s commitment to keeping the borough clean.
Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment and leisure, said: “We have a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping and will not hesitate to take action against this criminal and anti-social behaviour. We Are Watching – and we will prosecute”.
“We know our residents take pride in our borough’s clean neighbourhoods and beautiful green spaces.
“Each and every one of us can play our part in tackling this issue by reporting fly-tipping and disposing of our own household items responsibly.”
So far this year, 45 people have had to pay a fixed penalty of either £80 or £400 because their waste was dumped illegally.
As part of the campaign, residents can help by reporting illegal dumping to the council.
Residents can share information, location details and photos confidentially online.