Prosecutions For Enviro Crimes
During June and July the London Borough of Bexley’s Enviro Crime Team
prosecuted four people at Bexley Magistrates' Court for offences relating
to dumping household refuse, abandoning a vehicle and failure to pick up
after a dog had fouled.
Kerry Commane, 28, of Erith Road, Bexleyheath, was prosecuted in her absence
on 21 July, for two offences of leaving household refuse in Martens Avenue,
Bexleyheath. She was fined £300 for each offence and ordered to pay
the Council costs of £125 for each offence totalling £850.
On 7 July, Glen Lawrence, 35, of Reddy Road, Erith, was fined £100
and ordered to pay the Council £100 costs after failing to pay a fixed
penalty notice issued after he failed to pick up after his dog had fouled
in the grounds of Hall Place, Bexley. He had pleaded guilty by post.
Also on 7 July, Joanne Unwin of Exeter Road, Welling, was fined £200
and ordered to pay the Council £200 costs in her absence, after magistrates
heard that she had failed to pay a fixed penalty notice for not picking up
after her dog had fouled in Olyffe Avenue, Welling.
Mrs Patricia Everts of Louise Road, London E15, was fined £750 and
ordered to pay the Council £200 costs after failing to provide information
following abandoning a vehicle. The case was heard in her absence on 9 June.
Cllr Gareth Bacon, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: "The London
Borough of Bexley is proud of its environment and aims to keep it attractive
and pleasant for residents, workers and visitors alike. We treat enviro crime
offences seriously. The diligent actions of our officers and the success
of these prosecutions not only reassures local people that we are actively
tackling these matters, but sends out a clear message that we will not tolerate
enviro crimes in our borough."
The London Borough of Bexley makes strenuous efforts to make it as easy
as possible for people to dispose of waste properly. This includes the provision
of more than 200 designated dog waste bins borough wide, the free local collection
of unwanted vehicles (vehicle must be registered to a local resident) as
well as large reuse and recycling centres at Maidstone Road, Foots Cray and
Thames Road, Crayford. When the services offered are not used and the law
flouted, Bexley will prosecute to protect its environment.
Further information on the free vehicle collection service is available
on freephone 0800 7834173. The Council also offers a paid for Special Bulky
Waste collection. Further details can be found here or by contacting the
London Borough of Bexley on 020 8303 7777.
