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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Street care and cleaning

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  • Animal - Fouling

    Each day dogs produce vast amounts of excrement. Much of this is left on footpaths and playing fields and at best can cover shoes and clothes and at worst can lead to blindness due to an infection called 'Toxocara canis'.

  • Dead Animals

    The Council will remove dead animals from public areas as long as it is safe to do so.

  • Dog waste bins

    Welwyn Hatfield Council has a number of dog bins all over the borough, which are emptied on a weekly basis, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday.

  • Flyposting

    Flyposting is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of an area.

  • Flytipping

    The Council treats this problem very seriously and will consider prosecution of anyone caught repeatedly flytipping waste. Flytipping is irresponsible, dangerous and expensive to clear up.

  • Graffiti

    Graffiti is an illegal, anti-social activity that can create a negative impression of an area and contribute to people's fear of crime.

  • Leaf Clearance

    The council will clear leaves from public areas.

  • Litter and litter bins

    Litter in a public place is unsightly, dangerous to animals, and an offence. The average fine for littering is around £95, but can be up to £2,500. The council is responsible for the sweeping of streets and removal of litter from public areas.

  • Needles and Equipment Associated with Drug taking

    What to do if you find needles or other drug taking equipment.

  • Public Conveniences

    The Council provides a number of public conveniences and is responsible for maintaining and keeping them clean.

  • Street Cleansing

    The council is responsible for keeping the area clean and free of litter. Street cleaning and the standards that need to be met are governed by the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This concentrates on achieving set levels of cleanliness in specified time limits rather than enforcing rigid schedules.

  • Vandalism

    Vandalism is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of an area and contributes to people's fear of crime.

  • Weed Control

    Depending on the area in the borough, certain authorities or departments are responsible for weed control. Read on to find out who to contact if you wish to report a weed problem.

Transport & Streets