'Standing up for standards': Spitting ban launched in Hounslow

A west London borough has become the second in the capital to launch a ban on spitting after ministers gave a similar clampdown the green light.

Hounslow council are planning to introduce the crackdown after ministers gave their counterparts in Enfield clearance to enforce an anti spitting law in the borough.

Last week Eric Pickles MP, approved Enfield’s application to introduce a by law following a lengthy council campaign.

Hounslow officials now plan to launch their bid to introduce a similar scheme in the borough after proposals received cross-party support earlier this year.

Councillor Ed Mayne, cabinet member for community safety and regulatory services, said: “Now the Government has finally given the ok to Enfield to ban spitting in public, we are very hopeful our own plans will be given the thumbs up too.

“Although we will go through due process to provide evidence of public support to ban spitting, our hopes are high. We want to stamp out this filthy habit. It’s about standing up for standards and protecting the quality of life of our residents.”