Waste awareness courses, mandatory litter-picking and covert surveillance

WASTE awareness courses, mandatory litter-picking and covert surveillance are among a list of measures being considered in the fight to reduce fly-tipping and litter across Coventry.

- By DAVID LAWRENCE News Reporter

Officers are also looking into having a member of the enforcement team based in each of the city's 18 council wards for a 'bobby on the beat' approach.

Speaking at Coventry City Council 's communities and neighbourhoods scrutiny board, Adrian Chowns, head of safer housing and communities, outlined some of the options being considered. He also explained that the fine for fly-tipping will be increased from £200 to £1,000 while those caught dropping litter will be fined £500 rather than £100.