Residents have been warned by Caerphilly County Borough Council they face a £75 fine for dropping chewing gum.
The council’s “War on Gum” is part of a national crackdown by the Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG), aimed at reducing the amount of chewing gum litter on streets and pavements.
Councillor Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member for the environment said: “I am pleased that we are supporting this national campaign to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum litter. Not only can discarded chewing gum be a real nuisance for pedestrians, it is also extremely unsightly and very costly to clean up.”
The council employs a team of enforcement officers which patrol the streets of Caerphilly County Borough checking up on how people get rid of their gum.
Cllr Ackerman added: “The vast majority of residents and visitors to our county borough do take their environmental responsibilities seriously, but there are still a small minority who do not cooperate and still feel it is acceptable to drop chewing gum and other litter.
“Those caught dropping litter of any kind this will receive a fixed penalty notice of £75 without exception. Through supporting this national campaign we hope to further highlight our determination to put an end to these issues in our local area, and therefore improve the environment for visitors and residents alike.”