Islington Council’s work to keep the streets clean was supported by the Magistrates Court this week when they successfully prosecuted Net Lounge Limited for repeatedly dumping rubbish.<br><br>The owner of local internet café, Net Loft of Duncan Street, N1 was fined £4,750 on Tuesday 31 May in relation to six separate charges of dumping rubbish in nearby streets. <br><br>The case is an example of the strong stance the council has adopted regarding controlling waste from commercial premises.<br><br>Councillor Bridget Fox, Executive Member for sustainability, said: "Keeping our streets clean benefits everyone and is a key priority for the council and local residents alike.<br><br>When it comes to waste, most premises do the right thing but where they don't - as this case shows - we will take action to protect Islington's environment for everyone."<br><br>This case is a significant win for the council, but reinforces the day-to-day work carried out by enforcement officers on Islington’s streets. In 2004/05 the council issued more than 320 fixed penalty notices of £50 for first offence cases. Since 1 January 2005, more than 50 notices of intended prosecution have been distributed to serial offenders.<br><br>ENDS
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