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OPERATION SCRUB-IT

A partnership between the Home Office, Crimestoppers, Network Rail, London Underground and the British Transport Police. Scrub-it is part of the 'Together' campaign and is an anti-graffiti initiative designed to identify and prosecute graffiti 'taggers'. It aims to provide a national database of graffiti practitioners to aid prosecution cases, and gives advice and support on graffiti removal. There are also details of the Taking a Stand awards and how you can get involved.

Visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/antisocialbehaviour/ or telephone 0870 0001585

 

GRAFFITI KITS

A practical kit provided by ENCAMS and the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit for community wardens to use locally. It is a toolbox which contains all the materials needed to conduct a clean up of graffiti in a local area, however it cannot be used without the appropriate training. The kits are only available to warden teams.

If you are a warden or if you are a member of a community that would like your warden to become involved please ring 01942 612 639

 

CLEAN UP KITS

A practical kit provided by ENCAMS and the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit for community wardens to use locally. It is a toolbox which contains all the materials needed to conduct a litter clean up in a local area, however the kits are only available to warden teams.

If you are a warden or if you are a member of a community that would like your warden to become involved please ring 01942 612639

 

OPERATION SCRUB-IT

A partnership between the Home Office, Crimestoppers, Network Rail, London Underground and the British Transport Police. Scrub-it is part of the 'Together' campaign and is an anti-graffiti initiative designed to identify and prosecute graffiti 'taggers'. It aims to provide a national database of graffiti practitioners to aid prosecution cases, and gives advice and support on graffiti removal. There are also details of the Taking a Stand awards and how you can get involved.

Visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/antisocialbehaviour/ or telephone 0870 0001585

 

THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND (CPRE)

CPRE are an organisation that campaigns to protect and enhance the countryside for the benefit of everyone. As well as highlighting problems and threats to the countryside, they carry out research, canvass opinion and advocate solutions. CPRE seek to influence policy makers and opinion formers at every level and often work in partnership with other local and national bodies. They have a number of publications available to order or you can join in one of their campaigns.

For more information visit www.cpre.org.uk, or telephone 020 7981 2800

 

FAST FOOD LITTER

A voluntary Code of Practice has been drafted in conjunction with the fast food industry to try to cut down on the prevalence of this type of litter. The document enables local authorities to support members of the fast food industry, by providing practical and strategic measures to reduce waste and litter.

The document is available to order or on-line at www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/index.htm or telephone 08459 33 55 77

 

NOISE ABATEMENT SOCIETY

A guide to the law regarding noise, current issues, how to complain, awards and initiatives. The Noise Abatement Society is a registered charity dependent upon support from the public, and plays a vital role in raising the profile of communities that are blighted by neighbourhood or transport noise.

For more information visit www.noiseabatementsociety.com or telephone their helpline between 10am and 4pm on 0800 3891380

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR CLEAN AIR (NSCA)

The NSCA is the environmental protection charity that brings together organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote a balanced and innovative approach to understanding and solving environmental problems. NSCA is both active and influential in the fields of air quality, noise, land quality, local environment management, and industrial regulation. It offers consultancy, events, training, public information and teaching packs. NSCA organises Noise Action Day each year to raise awareness of noise pollution. Schools all over the country take part in a wide range of events, including a Sound Survey.

For more information visit www.nsca.org.uk or telephone 01273 878 770

 

UK NOISE ASSOCIATION  

The United Kingdom Noise Association (UKNA) is an independently-funded organisation which brings together a unique coalition of key organisations lobbying on different aspects of noise, including traffic noise and neighbourhood noise. Their objective is to work to improve the noise climate across the UK. UKNA does not give detailed advice on individual cases, but their briefing sheets aim to assist both noise sufferers and noise campaigners.

For more information visit www.ukna.net or telephone 020 7329 0774

 

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