By Enforcement officers to ‘educate’ rule breakers on ‘Environmental crimes’
Environmental crime enforcement officers will be seen on the streets in East Lindsey, following an effort to educate people on littering and those who fail to pick up after their dogs.
The teams will be patrolling the nearby towns, villages, and tourist centres and will issue a £150 fixed penalty notice to anyone breaking the rules. The officers will also be dealing with other environmental crimes such as fly-tipping and graffiti.
They will also carry out work from information given to them by members of the public and local councillors.
A spokesperson for East Lindsey Council said: “It is hoped that the environmental crime enforcement officers will deter irresponsible behaviour and encourage people to dispose of their rubbish more responsibly and keep East Lindsey at its best for residents and visitors.”
Councillor Martin Foster, Portfolio Holder for Operational Services at East Lindsey District Council, said: “Littering and dog fouling are two of the most regular complaints we receive and people have had enough of these deliberate acts which are carried out with no thought for other people. It is down to us all to care for where we live and to help make our communities the best they can be.
“Bringing more enforcement to East Lindsey will help tackle these problems which blight communities and the officers will do everything in their power to educate people, stop these deliberate acts and help make the streets of East Lindsey much cleaner.”
