#councils — Public Fediverse posts

Stop the #UK #fines racket

Volunteer in #Nottingham #fined for leaving 1 kale leaf in shopping #trolley

She was fined by #privatised enforcement agent contracted by #council, who was incentivised to issue as many fines as possible

- This shouldn’t happen any more

New #Defra guidance clearly bans ‘pay per #fine’ incentivised #punishment

But #councils are so far ignoring this guidance, which has not been publicised

https://freedomineverydaylife.org/fundraiser-help-us-stop-the-fines-racket-2/

#profits #greed #hostile #capitalism

Stop the #UK #fines racket

Volunteer in #Nottingham #fined for leaving 1 kale leaf in shopping #trolley

She was fined by #privatised enforcement agent contracted by #council, who was incentivised to issue as many fines as possible

- This shouldn’t happen any more

New #Defra guidance clearly bans ‘pay per #fine’ incentivised #punishment

But #councils are so far ignoring this guidance, which has not been publicised

https://freedomineverydaylife.org/fundraiser-help-us-stop-the-fines-racket-2/

#profits #greed #hostile #capitalism

Stop the #UK #fines racket

Volunteer in #Nottingham #fined for leaving 1 kale leaf in shopping #trolley

She was fined by #privatised enforcement agent contracted by #council, who was incentivised to issue as many fines as possible

- This shouldn’t happen any more

New #Defra guidance clearly bans ‘pay per #fine’ incentivised #punishment

But #councils are so far ignoring this guidance, which has not been publicised

https://freedomineverydaylife.org/fundraiser-help-us-stop-the-fines-racket-2/

#profits #greed #hostile #capitalism

Stop the #UK #fines racket

Volunteer in #Nottingham #fined for leaving 1 kale leaf in shopping #trolley

She was fined by #privatised enforcement agent contracted by #council, who was incentivised to issue as many fines as possible

- This shouldn’t happen any more

New #Defra guidance clearly bans ‘pay per #fine’ incentivised #punishment

But #councils are so far ignoring this guidance, which has not been publicised

https://freedomineverydaylife.org/fundraiser-help-us-stop-the-fines-racket-2/

#profits #greed #hostile #capitalism

Stop the #UK #fines racket

Volunteer in #Nottingham #fined for leaving 1 kale leaf in shopping #trolley

She was fined by #privatised enforcement agent contracted by #council, who was incentivised to issue as many fines as possible

- This shouldn’t happen any more

New #Defra guidance clearly bans ‘pay per #fine’ incentivised #punishment

But #councils are so far ignoring this guidance, which has not been publicised

https://freedomineverydaylife.org/fundraiser-help-us-stop-the-fines-racket-2/

#profits #greed #hostile #capitalism

"The Indian myna
was released in Victoria in the 1860s to eat insects but has become one of the highest-ranking pests on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List."

"It competes with native birds and wildlife, damages crops, can spread avian malaria and cause dermatitis, allergies and asthma in humans."

"There are calls for more councils to offer bounties, or for the state or federal governments to implement a coordinated management program. Grassy lawns and leftover pet food sustain Indian myna populations."

"There are calls for more councils to offer bounties, or for the state or federal governments to implement a coordinated management program." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/frustration-indian-myna-bird-driving-grassroots-action/106651956
#birds #InvasiveSpecies #native #wildlife #councils #pets #lawns #BellingShire #Bellingen

Council wants to ban artificial grass on nature strips over microplastics and PFAS concerns

"Fake lawns produce microplastics and contain PFAS chemicals that should not be near gutters. Artificial turf has PFAS and it's not good for our stormwater...If it gets into the stormwater, it can contaminate it... It can get up to 90 degrees …It also leeches microplastics into the waterways, impacting ecosystems. And finally, it will eventually end up in landfill."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-16/queanbeyan-council-artifical-grass-ban/105894880
#plastic #microplastics #fake #ocean #waterways #ecosystems #pollution #ArtificialGrass #PFAS #NatureStrip #lawn #councils #HotOcean #FossilFuel #landscapes #RepellWildlife #cars #TyreParticles

Image: Hot Fossil Fuel Landscape (Still life)
Fake plastic lawn and chairs on a hot 'nature strip' between fossil fuel parking with plastic tyre particles and a cement path. Al fresco space at a coastal town on the mid north coast of NSW

#monday #morning 💐 Is it just me or is there something archaic about #englander #bureaucracy My preferred lifestyle as #tramp = #moving as a 'gentleman of the road' I ensure that #utilities #councils know & update their #records. Invariably a min. of 2 desks dealing & #bumph vanishes. I've spent this a.m. making 2nd 📱 just to keep them up to speed. #anybody else get that?

#monday #morning 💐 Is it just me or is there something archaic about #englander #bureaucracy My preferred lifestyle as #tramp = #moving as a 'gentleman of the road' I ensure that #utilities #councils know & update their #records. Invariably a min. of 2 desks dealing & #bumph vanishes. I've spent this a.m. making 2nd 📱 just to keep them up to speed. #anybody else get that?

#monday #morning 💐 Is it just me or is there something archaic about #englander #bureaucracy My preferred lifestyle as #tramp = #moving as a 'gentleman of the road' I ensure that #utilities #councils know & update their #records. Invariably a min. of 2 desks dealing & #bumph vanishes. I've spent this a.m. making 2nd 📱 just to keep them up to speed. #anybody else get that?

#monday #morning 💐 Is it just me or is there something archaic about #englander #bureaucracy My preferred lifestyle as #tramp = #moving as a 'gentleman of the road' I ensure that #utilities #councils know & update their #records. Invariably a min. of 2 desks dealing & #bumph vanishes. I've spent this a.m. making 2nd 📱 just to keep them up to speed. #anybody else get that?

#monday #morning 💐 Is it just me or is there something archaic about #englander #bureaucracy My preferred lifestyle as #tramp = #moving as a 'gentleman of the road' I ensure that #utilities #councils know & update their #records. Invariably a min. of 2 desks dealing & #bumph vanishes. I've spent this a.m. making 2nd 📱 just to keep them up to speed. #anybody else get that?