Wednesday, 28 August 2013
More on littering
I note that some persons caught littering our streets by wardens did not pay the fixed penalty and have had a Court action impose considerable fines on them. This is highly regrettable but does send a message that littering our streets and recreation areas is just not acceptable. The concerns I have expressed in this blog over the holiday period all apply but perhaps are now backed with a determination of the Council to see that the message gets out to the general populous. I spoke this week to officers about setting up 'Litter Watch' a community based Borough wide group just like 'Homewatch' to monitor problem areas and to co-ordinate litter picks and swift response from DWP when problems occur and a TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME campaign. Incidentally a litter pick has been arranged for Sept 14th in Burton more details later. Should anyone wish to get involved at the early stages of 'Litter Watch' let me know by email to the Council and I will set things in motion.
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4 comments:
suspect you will be told it's the council's job to pick up litter?
No doubt Somerford1962 will blame it on all those people who were not born in Christchurch when it was in Hampshire.
CDs reply. No not quite right following DWP partnership. Private business also have responsibility and this applies to areas like Saxon Square. Ultimately those who drop litter add to costs to the Taxpayer so why wouldn't we try to do something about it.
In reply to Barry, incomers like you poking their noses in have caused far more damage to Christchurch,than anyone dropping litter ever did. More damage than the Luftwaffe in fact and Christchurch was of great strategic importance in the build up to D Day!
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