William Eichler 09 August 2022

New litter guidance published

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The Government has published new guidance clarifying the powers that local authorities have to crack down on littering.

The updated guidance is aimed at helping councils ensure that takeaway food businesses play their part in cleaning up high streets.

The guidance gives councils the power to set stricter litter rules for new hot food takeaways when considering planning applications, including making sure that more bins are installed to reduce rubbish in the surrounding area.

Councils can also require businesses to install more anti-litter signs around shops or have staff members pick up litter regularly.

Levelling up secretary Greg Clark said: ‘We are empowering councils to make sure new takeaway food businesses are doing their bit to stop rubbish littering our high streets.

‘It is just one of the many ways we are improving the environment and making sure we can all take pride in the local communities we call home.’

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