• KEEPING Westminster’s streets clean is a top priority for the new Labour city council.

Stopping the rubbish dumpers is a real challenge, but we are now working on a trial using CCTV cameras located in three dumping “hotspot” areas of Westminster.

Cameras have now been installed at the three locations and the cameras are sending footage to a viewing platform which uses AI, artificial intelligence, to identify suspected fly-tippers.

The city inspectors review the camera footage and where a vehicle is identified as being involved in a fly-tipping incident, the registered vehicle keeper details will be requested from Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Once an alleged offender is identified, formal enforcement action will be started either by interview under caution or by the issuing of a penalty notice.

If this trial is successful we will extend it across other hotspots in Westminster and will continue to take strong action against the rubbish dumpers.

CLLR PAUL DIMOLDENBERG
Cabinet Member for City Management & Air Quality
City Hall, Victoria Street, SW1