Operation Clean and Safe is coming to Sandown !

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 An initiative to curb anti-social behaviour and clean up public spaces is launching in Ryde after a successful rollout in Newport.

The first of regular Operation Clean and Safe patrols in Ryde will take place today (Tuesday, 20 January), which sees the Isle of Wight Council's Public Realm Officer Team join up with colleagues from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to enforce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).

These legal measures allow councils to tackle anti-social behaviour in public areas and environmental offences such as dog fouling, dogs being off leads in restricted areas and littering.

Operation Clean and Safe will come to Wootton, Fishbourne, Havenstreet and Ryde in January, with patrols in Sandown and Lake set to follow in February.

Newport residents will have already seen officers walking through key locations such as St James’ Square, Church Litten and the bus station since the operation started in November.

Council representatives go on patrol with police colleagues to engage with residents and visitors, install additional signage, educate and encourage responsible behaviour, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices where required.

Officers also check to see if dogs are microchipped with up-to-date details registered on an approved database, in line with the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.

Since Operation Clean and Safe started, the council has issued fixed penalties for a range of environmental offences including dogs off lead, littering and fly-tipping.

Sustainable signage made with recycled materials has been put up in Ryde.

Emily Tapsfield, service manager for waste and public realm, said: “Whether it’s picking up after your dog, using bins properly, or respecting shared spaces, we all have a role to play in keeping our public spaces clean.

“Operation Clean and Safe makes sure that our town centres remain places people can feel proud of, and it makes sense for these patrols to be rolled out in several towns across the Island.

“We’re working with our partners to make sure people take responsibility, and our teams are here to support and educate residents, but we will take enforcement action when necessary.”

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