Fly-tipping & littering crackdown underway in RBKC
Kensington and Chelsea Council is ramping up its efforts to maintain the cleanest streets in England with a major street enforcement crackdown. In a bid to tackle littering, graffiti, and fly-tipping, nine new officers from Kingdom Local Authority Support will join the existing team of 28 council street enforcement officers. This boost in manpower will allow the council’s team to focus on more complex environmental offences and investigations.
In 2024, the Council introduced a new street enforcement team, combining previous units to equip officers with the skills needed to handle a broader range of environmental and anti-social behaviour issues. Now, tougher fines are being rolled out across the borough. The penalty for fly-tipping will rise from £400 to £1,000, while littering, graffiti, and fly-posting fines will double from £150 to £300. These changes are aimed at cracking down on offenders and keeping public spaces clean and welcoming.
Cllr Cem Kemahli, lead member for planning and public realm, made the council’s stance clear: “I want us to have the cleanest streets in England for everyone who lives and works in Kensington and Chelsea, as well as our thousands of visitors. Enforcement is the best deterrent against rubbish behaviour like littering or fly-tipping. Our hardworking street enforcement team has dealt with tens of thousands of requests over the last year, but by bringing in extra manpower from Kingdom, we can hold more offenders to account. Fines are increasing too, so this is a warning to let everyone know we just won’t tolerate people abusing our streets – there will be consequences.”
Throughout 2024, the street enforcement team responded to over 22,000 service requests and issued more than 2,000 fixed penalty notices. Their work includes investigating fly-tipping, enforcing against littering and graffiti, and dealing with abandoned vehicles. They also ensure rubbish and recycling are disposed of correctly and work alongside the police to patrol the borough. The team even plays a vital role in maintaining order during major events like Notting Hill Carnival.
Residents who spot an issue can report it via the council’s online form. With increased enforcement and higher fines, the message is clear: Kensington and Chelsea won’t tolerate street offences.
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