New powers to tackle litter louts
Published: 20/04/2018
MOTORISTS in Copeland are being warned that they face a fine if litter is thrown from their vehicle.
Copeland Council now has the power to fine the keeper of a vehicle if it has reason to believe that any of its occupiers has discarded litter.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “We welcome being given this new power in our ongoing battle with litter louts.