Enfield Council Launch Petition to Ban Spitting

A north London council has launched a petition to collect the signatures it needs for a by-law to ban spitting, reports the BBC

Enfield Council has written to Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke for clearance to introduce the rules.The council says spitting in the street is both anti-social and a health hazard.

Councillor Chris Bond said: "We need to have a petition to show the government the strength of feeling - it sounds barmy but that's the law."The authority needs more than 2,750 signatures from residents to take its scheme forward.

Councillor Bond continued: "In the meantime we have launched a poster campaign urging people not to spit in our borough."It's a disgusting, anti-social habit which can spread germs."

It is likely any fines will be enforced by litter wardens.