Rotherham: New clean-up crew will target fly-tipping and litter
There will also be two new performance management officers, to track the service and develop long-term litter-busting strategies.The roles are expected to begin in July or August, with the cost of new vehicles, uniforms and equipment all factored into the budget, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Rotherham had 5,689 fly-tipping incidents in 2022, with 2,070 classed as large or multiple items.There are 326 roadside verges in the borough which are currently cleared of litter and cut once a year, between May and October. However "as a result of the investment, the capacity in this area will be doubled," the report concludes.A progress update will be presented to the council's cabinet in April 2026.
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