COUNCIL officials have revealed the latest phase of their anti-litter crackdown in Darlington.
The borough council, backed by The Northern Echo, launched a campaign to clean up the town centre and estates last November.
More than 200 fines have been imposed by uniformed wardens on people dropping litter and fly-tipping.
Future activities will include a litter week in September, involving schools, residents' associations and community groups.
Businesses that are thought to be among the worst litter offenders will continue to be targeted and enforcement notices may be issued.
They will also be asked to sign up to the guidelines laid down in the council's Tidy Trader Charter.
Community services director Cliff Brown said: "The residents of Darlington consider that the cleanliness of streets and pavements are a priority issue.
"The work undertaken to date has been successful in creating awareness of the littering issue and positive results have been achieved to improve this problem."
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