OurNewcastle is our campaign to get more people taking care of our environment.
From recycling waste to picking up litter to saving energy, if it will make our environment more enjoyable or help preserve it for future generations, we want you to do it.
We've all done it! The crisp packet or food wrapper - caught in the wind and out of our hand before we knew it. Never mind, you're in a hurry. 'Someone' else will pick it up.
Every year we spend over £4 million pounds on sweeping litter from our streets. We devote a lot of resources to dealing with dog fouling, fly tipping and clearing up graffiti to picking up chewing gum and other mess left overnight by revellers and party goers.
|
Back lane rubbish |
£185 |
|
Dog fouling and fly tipping |
£700k |
|
Chewing gum and litter |
£512k |
|
City Centre hot spots |
£500 |
|
Graffiti |
£340 |
Littering, including dog fouling and fly tipping is a criminal offence. You could face fines ranging from £50 up to £5,000 and even prosecution in court.
The law enables local authorities to fine anyone committing an environmental crime. A fixed penalty notice could be issued if you drop litter, cause damage through graffiti or fly-posting or allow your dog to foul.
Fixed Penalty Notices Issued by Newcastle City Council
| Month and Year | Total |
| July 2011 | 22 |
| August 2011 | 36 |
| 58 |
By making a small change to our behaviour we can make a big difference. You can pledge on our website http://www.thebiggreenpledge.org.uk to make a difference to our Newcastle!
Save carbon and cash with our top tips
Do you want to...
Visit the Eco Teams website to find out how at: www.ecoteams.org.uk/partner/newcastle
Page last updated: 16 December, 2011
