Antisocial behaviour could result in £1,000 fine under new orders
Those committing antisocial behaviour could be fined up to £1,000 under new orders in South Staffordshire.
Four new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) have been put in place covering the Railway Walk, Baggeridge Country Park and Himley Plantation; Perton centre; Wheaton Aston; and Iverley.
Signage in these areas outlines the specifics of each order – and anyone committing antisocial behaviour in the specified zones could receive a fixed penalty notice of £100 or summoned to attend court and face a fine of up to £1,000.
Cabinet member for community services at South Staffordshire Council, Cllr Mike Davies, said: “We at South Staffordshire Council have a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to behaviour which has a detrimental effect on our communities.
“We are very proud of our district as a beautiful and idyllic place to live and putting these Public Space Protection Orders in place goes a further step towards keeping South Staffordshire a place where people want to live, work and visit."
For further information on the orders can be found at: Antisocial behaviour | South Staffordshire District Council
Envirocrime helping residents to avoid rubbish scams
The Envirocrime Team have launched a social media campaign to help protect residents from being scammed by illegal waste carriers.
Much of the fly-tipping in South Staffordshire occurs when well-meaning residents pay a contractor to clear their house or garden, trusting that the waste will be disposed of responsibly.
In reality, the rubbish is often dumped illegally - and in some cases, the resident who paid for its removal is held responsible for failing in their “household duty of care.”
This can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice of £600 or even formal legal action.
The law requires householders to take “reasonable steps” to ensure their waste is only transferred to an authorised person. Although the law does not clearly define what these steps are, the Envirocrime Team has produced practical guidance to help residents make safer, better-informed choices about who they trust with their waste.
By raising awareness, we hope to:
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Encourage illegal operators to either leave the industry or become properly licensed.
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Make it easier for responsible contractors to compete fairly.
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Reduce fly-tipping incidents across the district.
We’re asking residents to share this advice as widely as possible to help friends and neighbours avoid becoming victims of fly-tipping scams. If everyone follows this guidance, criminals will no longer be able to undercut legitimate businesses, cleanup costs to the community will fall, and South Staffordshire will be an even cleaner and more pleasant place to live.
Everyone wins when we work together to stop fly-tipping.
Say hello to reporting anytime, anywhere
We’re getting ready to launch our new My South Staffs app, designed to make your life easier.
Whether you're on the school run, at work, or relaxing at home - managing your council services will soon be right at your fingertips.
With just a few taps, you can:
Sign up for garden waste collection - Never miss a pickup again
Report community issues - Quickly flag fly-tipping, litter, planning breaches, or antisocial behaviour.
Request council services - From garden waste to housing services, we’ve got you covered.
Use location services - Pinpoint exact locations for faster response times.
Upload photos - Help us see what you see for quicker resolutions.
No queues. No fuss. Just quick, simple access to the things that matter.
Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play!
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Job vacancies
Looking for a new opportunity?
Explore the latest vacancies at South Staffordshire Council and find a role that suits your skills and interests.
Vacancies
- Relief Fitness Instructor, Penkridge Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October
- Fitness Instructor, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October (earlier if sufficient applications received)
- Water Assistant, Penkridge Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October
- Street Scene Operative Level 5 (Tree Surgeon), closing on 7th November
- Cleaner, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 28th November (earlier if sufficient applications received)
All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site.
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