COUNCILLORS in Pendle are getting tough on litter, dog fouling and graffiti as part of this year's Cleaner Greener Safer campaign.

Coun John David, executive member for the environment, said: "We know that local people have had enough of the minority of people who don't do their bit to keep Pendle clean and tidy, and we couldn't agree with them more.

"We are really determined to keep Pendle cleaner, greener and safer for everyone who lives here.

"Through this year's campaign, we're reminding people they can get fined for things like dropping cigarette ends, dumping rubbish, and graffiti."

The council has staff all over Pendle who can give fixed penalty notices. Fines start at £50. If you get taken to court for fly tipping, the fine could go up to £50,000.

The campaign uses bus shelter posters, billboards and newspaper advertising to get across the Cleaner Greener Safer message.

Coun David added: "We're encouraging Pendle people, through this campaign, to get involved and take part in helping to make their towns and villages cleaner, greener, safer places to live.

"You can report things like rubbish dumped at the side of the road, or someone you see throwing litter from their car to the council and we'll do something about it."

There will be Cleaner Greener Safer roadshows in supermarkets and shopping centres during August and September.