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Credit: Shutterstock <\/p>\nLiverpool City Council has launched the final phase of its three-step plan to tackle some of the biggest everyday issues facing residents \u2013 littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.<\/p>\n
The introduction of new environmental enforcement officers on the streets marks the next major move in the city\u2019s effort to clean up neighbourhoods and support communities fed up with illegal waste, littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The new officers will back up the council\u2019s 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 \u00a31000 fine for a major fly-tipping incident, and engaged with over 250 residents and businesses about the right way to dispose of waste.<\/p>\n
Now, with WISE adding more boots on the ground, the council hopes to drive home the message that dumping rubbish in the city won\u2019t be tolerated.<\/p>\n
Fines have also increased. Anyone caught littering faces a \u00a3150 penalty, while dog fouling now carries a \u00a3100 fine. Fly-tipping fines start at \u00a3500 and go up depending on the scale of the offence.<\/p>\n
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Unlike previous efforts, the focus isn\u2019t on issuing as many fines as possible \u2013 there are no set targets. Instead, the priority is changing behaviours and encouraging people to take pride in their communities.<\/p>\n
This push is part of Liverpool\u2019s wider Recycling and Waste Strategy, which looks to improve recycling rates, reduce waste and make the city\u2019s collection systems more efficient.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, cabinet member for communities, neighbourhoods and streetscene, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIntroducing more environmental enforcement officers means we can spend more time tackling environmental crimes across the city. We\u2019re not out to catch people making honest mistakes \u2013 this is about people who deliberately disrespect our city.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool is a place people travel from all over the world to visit, but more importantly it\u2019s home to hundreds of thousands of people who deserve clean, safe streets. We\u2019re doing everything we can to make that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n John Dunne, managing director of WISE, added:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n More updates on the council\u2019s waste strategy and enforcement plans are expected over the coming months.<\/p>\n Follow all\u00a0of\u00a0Liverpool City Council\u2019s news at\u00a0<\/strong>www.liverpoolexpress.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Keep up to date with the latest news around the City region here.<\/a><\/p>\n Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n