A man in North London has been fined over £4,500 for illegally dumping a bed on the roadside, highlight Brent Council's intensified actions against fly-tipping. Following a zero-tolerance approach declared last year after 35,000 incidents, the council's 'Don't Mess With Brent' campaign aims to employ more officers, issue larger fines, and employ surveillance cameras in crime hotspots. As a result, they have seen a 30% increase in fines issued and a decrease in fly-tipping incidents, showcasing early success in their enforcement efforts.
Brent Council emphasizes its zero-tolerance stance on fly-tipping, evidenced by a significant increase in fines and surveillance efforts to deter offenders.
The council has ramped up enforcement actions, issuing 30% more fines compared to last year, reflecting an effective response to the high rates of fly-tipping.
The installation of cameras in hotspot areas allows the council to capture fly-tippers in the act, leading to harsher penalties for offenders.
The initiatives launched under the 'Don't Mess With Brent' campaign have started to show positive trends, including fewer reported fly-tips across the borough.
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