Borough warns litterbugs of ban

Residents in a Berkshire borough are being warned that anyone caught dropping litter could face a £75 fine, ahead of litter ban coming into force.

From 1 December, litter wardens will prowl town centres, supported by police, for litterbugs in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The council said it had adopted a new zero tolerance approach to litter.

Businesses not taking responsibility for customer and staff litter could face legal action, it added.

Councillor Colin Rayner, the council's lead member for highways, transport and environment, said: "The cleanliness of our streets is a high priority - even one piece of litter is one piece too many.

"Cigarette butts and chewing gum are classified as litter and areas where smokers congregate - and drop stubs - outside buildings will be particularly targeted."