A firm specialising in tackling environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling has been hired to clean up Gedling borough’s streets.
Under the new agreement, Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement Ltd (WISE) will act on behalf of the Gedling Borough Council to enforce against fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling, and other environmental crimes.
The aim of the partnership is to protect local communities and public spaces that have been blighted by a growing number of environmental issues, which have impacted the lives of residents who take great care and pride in where they live.
The scheme, which will be delivered at no cost to the Council or taxpayers, will see an increased presence of enforcement officers on high streets, in fly-tipping hotspots, and in areas where complaints about environmental issues have risen. WISE officers will be authorised to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to individuals committing offences.
This initiative forms part of Gedling Borough Council’s wider commitment to improve sustainability, public health, and community pride.
Councillor David Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, said: “We know how important clean and safe neighbourhoods are to our residents. This partnership allows us to take firm action against those who damage our environment, while ensuring that taxpayers aren’t footing the bill.
“The cost of cleaning up fly-tipping alone is too high, and we believe this scheme will not only be cost-neutral, but will also reduce the financial burden we currently face in clearing up environmental mess across the borough.
“Residents will see enforcement agents patrolling areas where we know there are serious issues. Quite simply, if you don’t litter, if you pick up after your dog, and if you dispose of your waste properly, you won’t even notice they’re there.”
So how is this initiative funded?