Croydon Council is reviewing its Environmental Enforcement Policy, which sets out how the borough tackles issues like fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles, problems that have affected parts of Kenley in recent years.
While Kenley is known for its green spaces, there have been ongoing frustrations from residents around fly-tipping on certain roads, not only spoiling our environment but attracting further anti-social activity.
Last year alone, Croydon Council spent over £1 million clearing up fly-tipping across the borough—money that could be far better spent elsewhere. The new policy aims to take a zero-tolerance but fair and proportionate approach, encouraging residents and businesses to comply with environmental laws and helping keep areas like Kenley clean and safe.
Mayor Perry’s new proposed enforcement approach includes a wide-range of approaches from:
- Providing information, advice and guidance
- Verbal or written warnings
- Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and Community Protection Notice Warnings (CPNWs)
- Formal notices
- Formal cautions
- Prosecution.
Importantly, the policy encourages early intervention and education, especially for first-time or unintentional breaches—this type of stepped enforcement has been proven to have longer term positive impacts compared to immediate penalties.
If you have a view on keeping Kenley’s streets, woodlands, and public areas clean and welcoming, now’s the time to have your say. The council is running a short survey to gather views from residents, businesses, and community partners.
The survey is open until 13 August and you can take part here https://www.getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/environment-enforcement-policy
