A team has taken to the streets of Solihull to tackle crimes against the environment.
Environment Wardens employed by Solihull Council will work closely with Police Community Support Officers to take action against people committing environmental offences such as littering, graffiti or allowing their dog to foul.
They have the power to issue fixed penalty notices – many of which are set at £75.
The wardens wear a high visibility uniform and will patrol throughout Solihull, particularly in criminal damage hotspots. They can also deal with or report a range of other environmental issues such as abandoned vehicles and fly-tipping.
The team has been funded through a grant from the Solihull Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. The project will run until April 2008.
What they say
Councillor David Bell, Cabinet Member for Community Services and Environment said: "We are determined to tackle the issues that harm our local environment and affect the wellbeing of the people who live, work and visit our borough. I hope that these new Environment Wardens with the support of the police, will help deliver the message that we will not tolerate graffiti, litter or dog fouling in Solihull and that we will take action against those responsible."
