Local environmental quality
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There is a direct link between the quality of life in communities, and Cleaner, Safer, Greener public spaces. There is a clear continuum from litter to more serious environmental crime.Left unchecked, dirty streets and neighbourhoods affect the perception of the local community which can lead to anti-social behaviour and eventually serious crime
Defra is responsible for the development of policies to enhance the local environmental quality of our shared spaces and to communicate this effectively to local authorities. It is then the job of local authorities to maintain and deliver improvements on the ground.
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Contact
Email: local.environment@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7238 2016
Fax: 020 7238 6288
Local Environmental Protection
Defra
Area 3B
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW!P 3JR
If you would like to contact your local authority but do not know how, see Directgov's A-Z of local councils.
Page last modified : 2 June 2008
Page published: 31 October 2002