Mansfield graffiti project hailed a success

More than 200 young litterbugs and graffiti vandals in Mansfield have been cleaning up their act as part of a pioneering project spearheaded by Mansfield District Council.

They have been clearing graffiti and litter at sites across the area under the scheme, which is among the first of its kind nationally and has given 212 under-16s the chance to take part in clean-ups at weekends instead of paying a £75 fine for littering, graffiti and other enviro-crimes.

The project has been led by neighbourhood wardens since it was launched 12 months ago and has been hailed a success by council leaders. The clean-ups have involved children between 11-16 years old and, where possible, the punishment given has reflected the crime –– so those caught dropping litter would take part in litter picks.

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