Environment Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 13 June 2005.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to review the system of litter abatement orders.
The system of litter abatement orders was reviewed in Defra's Living Places—Powers, Rights, Responsibilities" consultation published in October 2002. Responses to the consultation indicated that most local authorities are able to negotiate a solution before a litter abatement order is lodged. The principle behind the procedure is sound, but the use and application of litter abatement orders needs to be communicated to residents more effectively.
The environmental charity, ENCAMS, sponsored by Defra, already provides information for the public on litter abatement orders. Defra is building on this further in its roll-out programme for the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, which will include guidance on litter covering both existing and new legislation.
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