New Powers for Litter Clean-Up
New measures under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act come into force on April 6, and will see local authorities better-equipped to combat litter in terms of both prevention and penalties. As well as the power to increase fines from £50 to £80, local authorities can also:
• require occupiers to clear their land of litter;
• stop people handing out flyers and leaflets in designated areas; and
• fine shops selling take-away food if they refuse to clear up litter outside their premises
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act received Royal Assent in April 2005. Further information is available on the Defra website at:
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/legislation/cnea/index.htm
The text of the Act is available at:
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2005/20050016.htm
Source: www.defra.gov.uk (accessed 03/04/06)