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Title: Environmental Crime Crack Down Author: DMBC  ID & Publication: 20080711026 ~ The-Villager.co.uk  Area: Doncaster  Subject: Community News

The cleanliness of the Borough is continuing to be a top priority for Doncaster Council, after two more litter-droppers were successfully prosecuted.

Michelle Lawton, of Chelmsford Drive, Wheatley, was found guilty of littering in the town centre and was fined £100 plus £82.50 in costs.

In another case, Matthew Wilson, of Carr Hill Drive, Balby, was found guilty of depositing and leaving litter and he was fined £150 plus £80 in costs.

Lawton and Wilson both failed to appear at Doncaster Magistrates Court and their cases were proved in their absence.

Martin Winter, Mayor of Doncaster said: ‘I’m dedicated to abolishing the problem of litter within Doncaster and urge everyone to continue to make it a cleaner, greener place. These latest prosecutions prove once again that the Council will not tolerate any environmental crime and heavy fines will be imposed.

‘Over £3million is spent every year by the Council, ensuring the local environment is clean and pleasant. This money could go towards enhancing other services; therefore we need to persevere in cracking down on anyone found to be offending’.

To report an environmental crime, please call the FLAG hotline on 01302 736050.

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