Torbay could get £70k windfall
Torbay's set to introduce fines for a whole raft on minor offences that could net the council £70,000.
As they cut the number of litter bins around the area, at least according to one councillor, they're planning to fine householders who put out extra amounts of rubbish alongside their black bin for collection.
As well as a penalty for putting out 'side waste', a private contractor would levy fines for littering, dog fouling, graffiti, fly-posting, abandoning vehicle or disposing of business waste. The council would take cut of the money raised and unpaid fines would be passed to the council for prosecution.
The tough approach could begin in April. Tory councillor Andrew Barrand has questioned why waste bins are being removed at the same time as people are being fined for dropping litter.
Torbay service director Kevin Mowat says they're removing bins where two are close together and "to make collection more efficient."
The council is facing a funding gap of more than £10 million in the next financial year.
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