Waste offences
Bexley Council is reviewing its street cleansing initiatives and contractor performance to address waste offences.
Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress on its 'How Clean is Our Borough?' initiatives in January 2026, which aim to improve environmental quality and street cleansing across the borough. The committee discussed the ongoing work and challenges, including monitoring the contractor, Countrystyle, for adherence to street cleansing specifications. A report to the committee said that the council conducts regular internal inspections, with financial penalties applicable for any non-adherence.
Waste offences involve legal violations related to the improper disposal or management of waste, which councils seek to address through various enforcement and improvement programmes. No further meetings or discussions are currently scheduled regarding this topic at the councils.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed 'How Clean is Our Borough?' initiatives in January 2026. Source
- The review included monitoring contractor Countrystyle's adherence to street cleansing specifications. Source
- Financial penalties are applicable for contractor non-adherence, a report to the committee said. Source
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