Joint police and DVLA operation hailed a success

Police officers from the Belgrave area of Leicester joined forces with Leicester City Council and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency earlier this week.

An operation to tackle illegal parking, untaxed and uninsured vehicles and environmental issues took place in response to concerns raised by local residents.

During the course of a day 14 cars were clamped for not having valid road tax, with a further four removed by the DVLA.

Leicester City Council issued fixed penalty notices to 13 vehicles parked illegally and ten drivers were warned for illegal parking.

A total of 14 fly tipping incidents were reported and investigated by Leicester Council City Wardens, including eight fixed penalty notices that were issued in relation to bird-feeding and littering.

Police officers seized two vehicles for having no valid insurance, and issued five fixed penalty notices for causing an unnecessary obstruction.

PC Anil Mehta, Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer for Belgrave said: