| The Renfrewshire Wardens Service joined forces with Strathclyde Police and environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful as part of the Litter Day of Action. The wardens also made special patrols outside two local high schools, St Benedict's and Trinity High, in Linwood and Renfrew, with the aim of raising awareness among the pupils over issues around litter. Yesterday (Thursday), uniformed officers from the wardens service patrolled the streets and open spaces of Renfrewshire, to educate, and, where necessary, hand out fines. Any pupil caught dropping litter had their details taken, with the school informed and a letter sent to their parents. Donna Wilson of Keep Scotland Beautiful, Scotland's leading charity for the environment, added: "The day of action has demonstrated that Scottish local authorities and police forces are dedicated to tackling littering. Councillor Jim Harte, convener of Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Policy Board, said: "While I'm sure the large majority of Renfrewshire residents are responsible in how they dispose of their rubbish, sadly there remains a minority who are not. "By working in partnership across the country we have taken a stand against low-level crimes, such as littering, and demonstrated that it will no longer be taken lightly. "By taking part in this event, the council is hammering home the message that dropping litter is a crime, and that we are able and willing to take action against people whose selfish actions mess up our streets and parks. "It is clear that littering is still a big problem but, by continuing to educate people, provide better services and issue fines, we are united in our approach to make our communities safer, stronger, greener and cleaner. |
Saturday 9 June 2012
Blitz on litter
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