Enforcement

The Local Authority is committed to improving the area, where voluntary negotiations have failed the Local Authority will use its full range of enforcement powers to rectify the situation, whether its a fixed penalty notice or a notice served under its statutory legislation powers.

 

                 Anti - litter butts poster                               Anti-litter vehicle poster

 

 

Fixed Penalty Notices

Thanet Council has a zero tolerance to dog fouling, dumped rubbish and parking on double yellow lines. 

If such is witnessed, designated enforcement officers will issue a fixed penalty notice.

 

How to pay a penalty notice

 

Dog Warden Enforcement

Thanet Council also has a dog warden service and takes proactive enforcement action around dangerous dogs and dog fouling as well as collecting and returning strays.

 

More information on dogs, including the laws around dogs, how to report a lost or found dog or general help and advice for dog owners.

 

Environmental enforcement

For other environmental nuisances such as fly tipping, dumped rubbish, noise, incorrect waste disposal, enforcement officers will conduct visits and gather evidence before looking to take the most appropriate action. For more information on environmental enforcement action please visit the Thanet Council Website, or call 01843 577 000

 

Read more about the new street scene enforcement team

 

CCTV

Thanet District Council's closed circuit television system - Looking after your safety, giving residents peace of mind and helping provide a safer community for everyone.