Gedling Borough Council has launched a partnership with specialist enforcement firm Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd (WISE) to tackle illegal rubbish dumping and littering across the borough, with a particular focus on Carlton, Nottinghamshire. The expanded enforcement team reached full operational capacity in January 2026 to increase patrols in local streets and shopping areas such as Carlton Square.
The council says the service is being delivered on a cost‑neutral basis and will be funded through revenue generated from Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). Gedling has said this model means the specialist team should place no direct cost on local taxpayers.
Uniformed officers will patrol high streets and residential hotspots seven days a week, issuing on‑the‑spot fines for offences including littering, dog fouling and fly‑tipping. According to Gedling Borough Council, the borough‑wide clean‑up bill exceeded £189,000 in the previous fiscal year.
FPN levels for 2026 include a minimum £150 fine for littering and penalties up to £1,000 for mid‑level fly‑tipping offences; more serious cases can be prosecuted through the Magistrates’ Court. Councillor David Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, has said the scheme follows the ‘polluter pays’ principle so those who cause the mess contribute to its clean‑up rather than law‑abiding residents.
Residents are being asked to report incidents via the ‘Report It’ portal on the Gedling Borough Council website. The enforcement team will use these reports, together with evidence from body‑worn cameras and the council’s CCTV network, to identify offenders and issue FPNs where appropriate.
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