Bath council puts up posters labelled 'don't be a tosser' as litter levels soar

The council said it hopes the posters don't cause offence. Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Posters saying "Don't be a tosser, take your little home" are going up in Bath after a huge increase in rubbish being left in parks in recent weeks.

The anti-littering campaign by Bath & North East Somerset Council comes after more people have been outside since the easing of lockdown.

The council's cleaning teams have dealt with more than 120 littering incidents in May and June this year.

The message "Don't be a tosser" hopes to remind people that they need to clean up after themselves and bin their litter.

The council has stressed the notices "are not intended to cause offence" but is supposed to be "hard-hitting to tackle the issue."

People are being reminded to pick up their litter and put it in the bin. Credit: PA images

The temporary signs, which are also being used by a council in Dorset, will be put up in parks and open spaces in Keynsham, Saltford and Bath.

Those caught leaving litter can face fines of up to £150.

The most common items left by members of the public in parks and public spaces include gas canisters, balloons, glass, disposable barbecues, cans, plastic bottles and bags of dog foul.