Ensuring robust and standardised enforcement
We believe there should be a national standard for enforcement to ensure that the public continues to support the fining of those individuals who think it is OK to treat our country as a rubbish dump.
As a country, we need a robust mechanism for enforcement. Littering is illegal and antisocial and if people flout the law they should expect to be punished.
Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy"We need the public at large to support councils’ enforcement of the littering legislation and this is why enforcement by anyone, whether a local authority or a private enforcement company, must be seen to be reasonable and proportionate."
Maintaining public trust through fair enforcement
Poor enforcement damages the reputation of those of us who are working to create a cleaner environment because it loses public trust.
We are adamant that all enforcement must be done in line with the Defra guidelines.
This means that Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) must not be issued for accidental littering – e.g. if something falls out of a pocket – and that the offender should be given the chance to pick up the litter before an FPN is issued.
To assist our members, the Network provides a wealth of legal advice and support.
National Enforcement Academy
Delivered by legal professionals, the National Enforcement Academy provides CIWM-accredited enforcement training to the enviro-crime enforcement profession.
For more information contact: training@keepbritaintidy.org
Ask the Network
For members of our Keep Britain Tidy Network, the ‘Ask the Network’ service and learning events offers the opportunity to share good enforcement practice with fellow members and as Network members you'll have access to some of our exclusive campaigns.
Contact the Network Team for more information: network@keepbritaintidy.org
Training and workshops
Training is an essential component of organisational growth and success in the market place. It provides opportunities for your employees to broaden their knowledge, capabilities and skills, resulting in more efficient working and enhanced confidence.
We deliver training courses and workshops for private and public sector organisations including local authorities, housing providers, business improvement districts (BIDs), community stakeholders and schools.
In respect of enforcement these include:
- The National Enforcement Academy
- Enforcement academy continued competence
- Environmental legislation - cradle to grave and beyond
- Managing conflict - achieving co-operation on the street
Our courses can be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams or in the class-room.
Our ‘off the shelf’ courses are designed to perfectly meet the most frequently requested training needs of our clients. However, we are often approached to take a bespoke perspective on training options to provide an innovative solution to more specific needs. Whether you are looking to train larger audiences, combine several topics into a ‘blended’ training programme, or develop an entirely new programme of training for your staff as part of a new project or initiative, Keep Britain Tidy can offer you bespoke training options tailored to meet your needs.
For our Network members, Essential members save 5%, while Expert and Exemplar members save 10%
Contact the Training Team
Email: training@keepbritaintidy.org
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