Little Stour & Adisham

Fly tipping.

Locations where waste has been identified have been reported to the local council so that appropriate action can be taken. Fly-tipping, which is the illegal dumping of waste, can harm the environment, create health and safety concerns and have a negative impact on local communities. Responsibility for removing fly-tipped waste and investigating related offences generally sits with the local council, although police may work with partners where criminal activity is identified. Anyone found responsible for fly-tipping will be dealt with appropriately. Officers will continue to report incidents they discover during patrols and work with partner agencies to help keep the area clean, protect the local environment and improve the quality of life for residents.

Dog fouling.

Concerns about dog fouling within the ward have been recognised and shared with the appropriate local authority. Responsibility for dealing with dog fouling and taking enforcement action rests with the local council, which has the powers to investigate reports and issue penalties where necessary. Residents who have raised concerns have been directed to the council’s reporting process and advice services so that incidents can be dealt with by the responsible authority. Dog fouling can have a negative impact on public spaces, the local environment and public health, and reporting incidents helps the council identify problem areas and take action. By working in partnership with the council, police can help ensure concerns are addressed and that local parks, footpaths and public spaces remain clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

Road safety issues.

Various road safety operations have been carried out to address concerns about speeding, unsafe driving and nuisance vehicles linked to antisocial behaviour. These operations have included speed enforcement checks and patrols in areas where vehicle-related nuisance and antisocial behaviour have been reported. Officers have also taken enforcement action against a range of driving offences. Multiple Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) have been issued for offences such as speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, failing to wear a seatbelt and driving vehicles with defects that could affect safety. A TOR is a formal record created by police when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. This ongoing work is helping to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and make local roads safer for all road users.