Oldham Lib Dems seek crack down on litterers and fly-tippers from moving vehicles

Councillor Howard Sykes, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Leader of the Opposition on Oldham Council

Liberal Democrat Councillor and leader of the opposition on Oldham Council, Howard Sykes MBE highlights in a letter to the Council, recent steps taken over the border in Bradford to tackle people who casually throw litter from the windows of their vehicle.

The steps taken by Bradford City Council involve issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice for littering on the car owner.  Therefore, avoiding the difficult job of identifying the offender when observing littering from a moving vehicle.

Councillor Sykes has written to environment bosses at Oldham Council – Carol Brown and Helen Lockwood - urging them to adopt a similar in Oldham Borough.

“This is a simple thing we can do to help tackle the blight of littering.  I hope the Council will adopt this without delay,” stated Councillor Sykes.

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