Enforcement officers to be given powers in Bromsgrove to tackle litter throwing from vehicles
Bromsgrove District Council has voted to give civil enforcement officers the ability to issue litter Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Bromsgrove District Council has voted in favour of giving civil enforcement officers the ability to hand out litter Penalty Charge Notices (litter PCNs) to anyone they see flinging rubbish from vehicles.
The move is being made in a bid to tackle the issue and according to a report from Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS), the organisation which carries out enforcement action on behalf of the authority, will create another way in which those who are littering can be identified.
Drivers who are caught could face fines of up to £250, which will see it dropped down to £125 if it is paid within 14 days.
District councillor Kit Taylor, whose portfolio covers WRS, said: “While this will not detract from the day to day job of our parking enforcement officers, if they do see someone littering, they can do something about it.
“Hopefully this will also act as a deterrent and prove that this council will not tolerate people disrespecting our district and making it an eyesore for our residents and communities.
“The message is loud and clear - please keep your rubbish in your car until you are able to dispose of it correctly if you want to avoid a fine."
The council confirmed that over the next few months equipment and licenses will need to be updated to issue the fines ahead of a go live date later on in the year.