Task force goes from 'strength to strength' as fines handed out in fly-tipping fight

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A special environmental task force tackling fly-tipping in Renfrewshire has been “going from strength to strength” – as more fines are handed out to illegal dumpers.The bespoke team, which formed last year, has been conducting daily patrols as the council strives to tighten its grip on the problem and catch perpetrators in the act.The group inspects evidence left in bags, searches for potential witnesses among nearby residents and businesses, and monitors CCTV camera footage as it tries to identify those response for unsightly piles of rubbish.Nicola Drummond, lead officer for building communities, confirmed a total of 29 fixed penalty notices have been issued to culprits as part of the operation.She told Tuesday’s communities and housing policy board: “The environmental task force is going from strength to strength.“The team are doing very well, the fixed penalty notices are increasing, as is our work in communities – out speaking to housing associations and private landlords.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial “We’ve had some good results.”Two criminal investigations are under way, according