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Crackdown on littering and fly-tipping in Liverpool with new enforcement officers

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Crackdown on littering and fly-tipping in Liverpool with new enforcement officers
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Liverpool City Council has launched the final phase of its three-step plan to tackle some of the biggest everyday issues facing residents – littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.

The introduction of new environmental enforcement officers on the streets marks the next major move in the city’s effort to clean up neighbourhoods and support communities fed up with illegal waste, littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.

The latest step sees enforcement company WISE (Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement) begin work across Liverpool. Their team will help clamp down on offenders and issue fixed penalty notices to those caught dropping litter, fly-tipping or failing to clean up after their dogs.

The new officers will back up the council’s own Environmental Crime Enforcement team, which has already been tackling waste issues for over a year. Just last month alone, the team handed out 45 fixed penalty notices, including a £1000 fine for a major fly-tipping incident, and engaged with over 250 residents and businesses about the right way to dispose of waste.

Now, with WISE adding more boots on the ground, the council hopes to drive home the message that dumping rubbish in the city won’t be tolerated.

Fines have also increased. Anyone caught littering faces a £150 penalty, while dog fouling now carries a £100 fine. Fly-tipping fines start at £500 and go up depending on the scale of the offence.

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Unlike previous efforts, the focus isn’t on issuing as many fines as possible – there are no set targets. Instead, the priority is changing behaviours and encouraging people to take pride in their communities.

This push is part of Liverpool’s wider Recycling and Waste Strategy, which looks to improve recycling rates, reduce waste and make the city’s collection systems more efficient.

WISE, who already work with 31 other local authorities including Manchester and Birmingham, will use an intelligence-led approach that includes geo-fencing technology and real-time feedback from the public. Officers will also wear body cams and carry mobile tech to help identify offenders and issue fines fairly and lawfully.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, cabinet member for communities, neighbourhoods and streetscene, said:

“Introducing more environmental enforcement officers means we can spend more time tackling environmental crimes across the city. We’re not out to catch people making honest mistakes – this is about people who deliberately disrespect our city.

“Liverpool is a place people travel from all over the world to visit, but more importantly it’s home to hundreds of thousands of people who deserve clean, safe streets. We’re doing everything we can to make that happen.”

John Dunne, managing director of WISE, added:

“We’re here to support Liverpool in making long-term improvements to local environmental quality. We take a firm but fair approach and will be working closely with the council to make sure communities are heard and supported.”

More updates on the council’s waste strategy and enforcement plans are expected over the coming months.

Follow all of Liverpool City Council’s news at www.liverpoolexpress.co.uk

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