Medway Council introduces ‘wall of shame’ to stop anti-social bikers, fly-tippers and environmental crime
14:28, 08 July 2024
A council is launching a “wall of shame” to deter fly-tippers and nuisance bikers.
People caught on camera being anti-social will have their faces plastered around in the hopes they will be identified by others.
It comes as Medway Council’s latest attempt to crackdown on offenders, with residents encouraged to report anyone they recognise.
In addition to fly-tipping, the wall of shame will attempt to tackle anti-social vehicle offences, illegal car meets, driving on any land without permission, and using vehicles to make loud noises such as hooting and revving.
The first victim of the wall, which can be found online here, is to identify a person who dumped household waste at a former recycling point on Bank Street, Chatham.
Tris Osborne, current Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Enforcement who was recently elected as MP for Chatham and Aylesford, said: “Fly-tipping and nuisance motor vehicles are a blight on our streets, countryside and communities and we need to send out a strong message that these offences will not be tolerated within Medway.
“We know that the people of Medway share our views and are just as frustrated by the irresponsibility of a small number of people posing a genuine threat to Medway’s environment.
“So we want local people to help us crack down on this kind of anti-social behaviour.
“Together we can make a united stand against selfish people who want to try and ruin our towns, streets and green spaces for everyone else.
“Keep an eye on the Wall of Shame, and we could make a big difference to improving life in Medway for everyone.”
The fixed penalty notice fine for fly-tipping in Medway is £750.