Chorley Council is now deploying mobile CCTVs across the borough to crack down on environmental crime, focusing on fly-tipping and littering across known problem areas in the area.
The enhanced surveillance is part of a broader campaign to protect Chorley’s streets, parks, and open spaces by identifying offenders and holding them to account.
All CCTV is clearly signposted and deployed in line with legal requirements, helping to reassure residents and deter illegal activity.
Cabinet Member for Customer, Streetscene and Environment, Councillor Adrian Lowe, said: “Our communities have told us they want clean, safe spaces to live, work, and enjoy.
“Fly-tipping and littering are not just eyesores – they are criminal acts that cost taxpayers money and harm the environment.
“By utilising mobile CCTVs, we can catch the perpetrators, and we are sending a clear message that if you dump waste illegally in Chorley, we will take action.”
As part of its ongoing efforts to deter environmental offences, the council continues to issue fixed penalties to those who fail to dispose of their waste responsibly.
Anyone found fly-tipping could face a fine of up to £1,000, reduced to £500 if paid early. Littering carries a penalty of £500, reduced to £250 if paid early.
Chorley council remains committed to creating a cleaner borough and is encouraging residents to report environmental crime via chorley.gov.uk/report.