Decision details

Agreed

That:-

(1)     a 12 month pilot scheme using a specialist private contractor in order to test the impact of higher visibility enforcement on littering and dog fouling be undertaken;

(2)     a sensitive and balanced approach to environmental enforcement be ensured through an appropriate operational pre-agreement with the provider; and

(3)      such a scheme with a focused campaign proceed via all relevant media in order to educate and engage residents and visitors on the issues of littering and dog fouling.

Reason for Decision:

To provide a low financial risk opportunity to test the merits of investment in additional permanent environmental enforcement resource.