Clean neighbourhoods
New enforcement powers and on-the-spot fines are now being used across West Wiltshire to tackle a range of problems, including:
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act has increased local authority powers in a range of areas, and fixed penalty notices have been introduced as an alternative to prosecution.
Since 1 July, the Council has had enforcement staff patrolling the streets - these officers can hand out fixed penalty notices that carry on-the-spot fines. Failure to pay will lead to prosecution through the courts, where the maximum penalty ranges from £2,500 to £50,000.
In addition, the new Neighbourhood Policing Team in Trowbridge’s Adcroft ward can also take enforcement action.
For further information about the new Clean Neighbourhoods legislation is available on the DirectGov website (external link)