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June 2013
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New powers will be used to combat Litter Bugs and Dog Fouling A clampdown on litter bugs and irresponsible dog owners is to be launched in Sudbury. Community wardens were recently handed extended powers as part of the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme, which is being led by the Suffolk Constabulary in its battle to tackle low level crime and anti-social behaviour. The new powers allow the town’s community wardens to issue fixed penalty notices for a number of low level offences, including for littering, dog fouling, fly posting and cycling on footpaths. Town clerk Sue Brotherwood said: “The wardens do have these new powers and whilst we have no plans to start becoming heavy handed with people, those who are known to repeatedly drop litter, drop cigarette ends or allow their dogs to foul without clearing it up will receive a notice. “We have had a significant problem with dog fouling in the town, which isn’t pleasant and we hope that the possibility of receiving a fine will encourage people to be more responsible. Sudbury is a beautiful town which attracts many visitors and we are keen to keep the town looking as nice as possible, and that is why
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stamping out littering and dog fouling are at the top of our agenda.” Members of the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme become part of the county’s extended policing family and as well as having the power to issue fixed penalty notices can also record names and addresses of offenders. The wardens in Sudbury are now able to issue fixed penalty notices of £50 for littering and £80 for dog fouling. The scheme is part of Suffolk Constabulary’s commitment to work in partnership with other organisations and to increase its strength within local communities. The works hand in hand with ‘Safer Neighbourhood‘ policing to provide solutions tailored to the needs of individual communities. Anyone needing further information can call Sudbury Town Council on 01787 372331