A CCTV camera has been installed in a Blackburn street as part of the council’s mission to crack down on littering.

The camera has been installed in Ash Street by Blackburn with Darwen Council after reports of people dumping their rubbish from their vehicles.

If any litter is seen coming from a vehicle, the registered keeper will receive a penalty notice, regardless of who threw the litter.

Councillor Shaukat Hussain, assistant executive member for environment and communities, said: "There has been a problem with anti-social behaviour in this area for some time now, particularly with littering.

“We will not tolerate littering in our borough and are sending a clear message that we have and will continue to act against those who do."

According to the council's website, if a person drops, throws, deposits or leaves anything so as to cause defacement in any land open to the air they could be committing a littering offence.

Litter includes all smoking, drinking and food-related waste including cigarette butts and chewing gum.

Anyone aged 17 years and above who is caught dropping litter can be fined.

The current fine level in Blackburn with Darwen for littering is £75.