Littering is a big problem in Lambeth Pic: © brixtonbuzz.com

Lambeth council has approved new recommendations for how it tackles anti-social behavioural offences, such as fly-tipping, dog fouling and littering.

This comes after a report by The Environmental Crime Scrutiny Commission, a Lambeth committee that deals with environmental issues.

The report includes recommendations – including the hiring 0f new enforcement officers – in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour in the borough, all of which have been approved by the council.

It comes after Lambeth council recently became the first borough to successfully prosecute someone for spitting.

Figures from 2014 show that the council issued over 1000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for anti-social behaviour offences, over half of which were for littering.

Last Monday, the Cabinet approved the recommendations of the report that included reducing the cost to residents of removing bulky items in an attempt to cut fly tipping and contracting a private firm to issue FPNs – which can cost offenders up to £2,500 – for anti-social behaviour.

Councillor Jenny Brathwaite, Cabinet member for Environment, said: “Residents and business people are sick and tired of littering, spitting, dog fouling and fly tipping.

“It costs a lot of money to clear up after a few inconsiderate people so this is a very clear message that when it comes to anti-social behaviour, Lambeth is taking a zero tolerance approach.”