Member

While no one likes litter, we are sceptical as to whether higher fines will act as a deterrent. The current fines are going to go up by £25. Will that really matter? I do not think that is the game-changer that the proposers of these amendments think they will be. Proper enforcement is key alongside accessible rubbish bins on public transport. We need cleaner carriages, buses, coaches and trams. We need the restoration of proper community funding and policing, giving officers the time and resources they need to focus in local areas, alongside funding for British Transport Police, which would be a help. We also need decent resources for local authorities to increase their work in the areas of anti-social behaviour, street cleaning and waste collection.