Clean Neighbourhoods
None of us want to live in neighbourhoods affected by poor local environmental quality, nor do we wish to see the appearance of our public spaces spoiled by, for example, litter, graffiti and illegal fly-posting. Good quality local environments reduce anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. They attract more investment; they have a positive impact on our health, well-being, confidence and civic pride and help to promote tourism.
Public Consultation
It was with this in mind that on 1 March 2010 the Department issued a consultation document inviting comments on its proposals for a Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill. The draft Bill contained a range of legislative measures to improve the quality of the local environment by giving district councils additional powers to deal with:
*Litter
*Fly-posting and graffiti
*Dogs
*Noise
*Statutory nuisance
*Nuisance alleyways
*Abandoned and nuisance vehicles
*Abandoned shopping trolleys
The consultation closed on 23 March 2010
A letter to consultees and the consultation document can still be accessed through the following links:
Clean Neighbourhoods Consultation (PDF 478KB)
Synopsis of Consultation Responses
The Department would like to thank all those who responded to the consultation. The consultation process greatly assisted the Department in finalising the content of the legislation. The Synopsis of Consultation Responses can be accessed below:
Clean Neighbourhoods Synopsis of Consultation Responses (DOC 346KB)
Clean Neighbourhoods Bill Introduced in the Assembly
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill was introduced in the Assembly on 22 June 2010 by the Environment Minister, Edwin Poots MLA.
A copy of the Bill and Explanatory and Financial Memorandum can be downloaded from the following links:
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/legislation/primary/2009/niabill31_09.pdf
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/legislation/primary/2009/niabill31_09_efm.htm
The Bill completed Second Stage on 30 June 2010 and is now at Committee Stage.
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