Multi Agency Road Safety Operation
Taxi Licensing Enforcement Officers have undertaken another successful multi-agency operation with West Midlands Police and other agencies, to carry out vehicle safety checks in West Bromwich. As part of the operation various vehicles were found that didn’t have any ‘No Smoking’ stickers displayed, one driver was suspended for vehicle damage that requires them to have their vehicle repaired within 21 days.
Abandoned vehicles
Environmental Protection Officers have been investigating 266 reports of abandoned vehicles, which has led to a total of 73 vehicles being removed from the public highway. Of those vehicles, 60 were untaxed.
Tackling Noise Nuisance
Environmental Enforcement Officers secured a successful prosecution, where a Sandwell resident had breached an abatement notice relating to a dog barking noise nuisance. The resident was found guilty, and sentencing will take place in April 2025.
Buttress Way, Smethwick
Rapid Response Operatives responded to reports of a fly tip in Buttress Way, Smethwick where a resident had paid an un-licensed waste carrier to remove waste from their property. The resident didn’t use or check that the person they used was a licensed waste carrier and could not provide the required paperwork; the homeowner was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £600 for failing in their Household Waste Duty of Care.
Kent Road, Wednesbury
Rapid Response Operatives responded to reports of a fly tip in Kent Road, Wednesbury where a resident had paid an un-licensed waste carrier to remove waste from their property. The resident didn’t use or check that the person they used was a licensed waste carrier and could not provide the required paperwork; the homeowner was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £600 for failing in their Household Waste Duty of Care.
