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Fly tippers in the frame
LIVERPOOL City Council has declared war on fly tipping and has installed state-of-the-art covert camera equipment to catch the dumpers. In May 2005, two people pleaded guilty at Liverpool City Magistrates' Court to unauthorised dumping. Both defendants were arrested after they failed to answer summonses and warrants were issued. Penalties were imposed of £250 and £400 including costs
Fines of up to £20,000 can be imposed in the Magistrates' Court or unlimited fines in the Crown Court, and from next month, up to five years' jail. As well, those convicted of fly tipping can be forced to pay the cost of clearing up their rubbish, face a driving ban and could see their vehicle forfeited.
Councillor Marilyn Fielding, Executive Member for Neighbourhood Services, said:-
"We are out to catch the small minority of people who are costing this city thousands of pounds each month to clear away the rubbish they can't be bothered to take to the tip.
This is on top of what businesses and residents have to pay to clear rubbish dumped on private land. These new cameras, in conjunction with the Citysafe CCTV coverage of much of the City, means that at last we can find out who is dumping and prosecute them. I want to see these people in Court paying the price for their selfishness, to send a clear message out that it is your rubbish and you are responsible for it."
Charlie Parker, Executive Director for Regeneration added:- "Although these are covert cameras, they can only be deployed after authorisation from a senior officer in the City Council under strict guidelines supervised by the Surveillance Commissioner and the principles enshrined in the Human Rights Act.
People who are going about their normal business need have no fear but we want the fly-tippers to have no hiding place. When the law changes next month, fly tipping becomes an arrestable offence and we will be speaking to Merseyside Police to see how we can work with them to get people before the Courts when we have identified them."
100,000 FLOCK TO NEW MUSEUM
THE World Museum Liverpool has achieved incredible visitor success in just five weeks of opening. On Friday 3 June 2005 staff will welcome the 100,000th visitor to the popular museum.
Photographers and reporters are invited to the World Museum Liverpool at 10.15am on Friday 3 June 2005. Staff including John Millard, keeper of World Museum Liverpool and role-players in costume will be welcoming the 100,000th visitor with a special celebration.
The eagerly awaited World Museum Liverpool opened its doors on Friday 29 April 2005. In that short time visitors have explored the exciting new features including the dazzling World Cultures gallery, the Bug House where visitors encounter giant model insects, a beautiful new Aquarium and the Weston Discovery Centre, Clore Natural History Centre and Treasure House Theatre with their thrilling hands-on experiences.
John Millard, keeper of World Museum Liverpool says:- "Far more people have visited the new World Museum Liverpool than we expected. It's fantastic to see the Aquarium, the Bug House, the hands-on centres and all the new facilities being used so well after a long time of planning. People talk about coming back to see more and do things they missed on their first visit so we're looking forward to a busy and successful summer."
For two years in a row National
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Museums Liverpool's visitor figures have peaked more than 1.5 million visitors a year. Staff at NML are hoping the draw of World Museum Liverpool will help to achieve these remarkable results again.
World Liverpool Museum William Brown Street, Liverpool Admission FREE.
Open 10am-5pm every day Information 0151 478 4393
Website:- worldmuseumliverpool.org.uk
FASHION WINNER IN HER ELEMENT DURING SHOPPING SPREE AT CAVERN DESIGNER SHOPPING
A 3rd YEAR student Laura Stephenson, winner of the Student Design Competition at Cavern Designer Shopping indulged in a luxurious £250 shopping spree this week at the exclusive fashion centre. Laura was recognised for her innovative and creative design, which impressed the judges with its unusual take on tailoring and high standard of detail and finish.
The competition invited fashion undergraduates at Liverpool John Moores University to showcase their degree-show designs, designing an outfit inspired by a project entitled
“second skin”. From 50 entrants five of the most innovative and original pieces were chosen to be displayed in Cavern Designer Shopping Centre where tenants from shops like Paloma and Vivienne Westwood could peruse the pieces and vote for their favourite work
Laura, a Fashion and Textiles student in her final year at Liverpool John Moores found herself in a state of designer heaven as she was spoilt for choice with Cavern’s extensive range of luxurious brands. She was so tempted by the fashion offering at Cavern’s exclusive boutiques that she had visited the centre on a few occasions prior to the big day to make her decision. Although it was tough Laura finally decided on a glamorous floral print top and Stretch Diesel jeans, both from Drome and a stylish top from Vivienne Westwood.
Cavern Designer Shopping Manager Ged Downey commented:- “The Student Design competition was a great opportunity for budding designers to get noticed in the cut-throat fashion world. I wish Laura every success with her fashion career and I’m sure this competition will be the stepping stone to a great future!”
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