Litter enforcement patrols to begin across Adur and Worthing

People who're caught will be given on-the-spot fines of up to £100

Author: Jo SymesPublished 23rd Jun 2021
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021

On-the-spot fines of up to £100 will be handed out across Adur and Worthing from today (Wednesday 23rd June), as part of a crackdown on litter and dog fouling.

Enforcement Officers will start patrols as Adur & Worthing Councils look to send a strong message to the small minority of people who continue to ruin the local environment.

Those caught dropping litter will receive an on-the-spot fine of £75. Those who do not clear up their dog’s mess will receive an on-the-spot fine of £100.

If the fines are not paid and a case goes to court, the maximum penalty for littering is £2,500 and £1,000 for dog fouling.

The self-funding trial scheme, which already operates in Chichester and Arun districts, has been introduced after feedback from local residents and community groups.

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Cllr Emma Evans, Adur District Council’s Executive Member for Environment, said:

“It’s clear from the regular emails, phone calls and social media messages I receive that residents are fed up with littering and dog fouling in their communities.

“For whatever reason, our work to encourage people to be responsible is not getting through - which is why we are now taking tougher action.

“The trial enforcement scheme has already had a very positive impact in neighbouring areas. I hope it sends a strong message to the small minority of people who continue to ruin the local environment that littering and dog fouling will not be tolerated any more.”

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