According to National Highways UK they have a four point plan to tackle litter
read more. Other parties include local councils
(environmental health), district and borough's councils, private streets and lastly, DEFRA (Govmt).
What is a layby and why do they matter?
A layby plays an important part in road safety, rest and community wellbeing.
Why are so many laybys in such poor condition?
The simple answer: there is a 'responsibility gap' between the Local councils, the District boroughs, the National highways, possibly Defra (gov) too.
Who is responsible for cleaning laybys?
There appears to be some confusion as to who is responsible for cleaning laybys, do they all play a part?
What is fly-tipping and why is it increasing in laybys?
I believe I have pinpointed the culprits: truck drivers; storing litter,
then dumping their litter in hidden bushes. see evidence
What is the Love my Layby initiative?
In short, the Love my Layby initiative is a citizen-led movement, whose aim is to restore National pride and foster more responsibilty.
How to become a member
How does this website solve the problem?
It acts as a neutral meeting point for motorists, Councils and National Highways and other parties involved in laybys
There is no cost to join, the sticker will cost a few pounds,
which will help fund the campaign.
How do I report a dirty or dangerous layby on an A listed Motorway or District borough?
The reason we have potholes on our roads, is mainly because they go unreported.
It's the same for laybys, if you don't report the problem, the authority is not obliged to do anything.
A layby on a main road inside a district borough :
Check the District borough by locating the road on 'Google maps'.
Type into maps searchbar: 'what district borough am I located in?'
Contact the relevant sub-department of 'Community Safety & Environment'
(a) Contaminated land
(b) Hate crime
(c) Anti-social behaviour
(d) Pest control
(e) Volunteer as a community litter picker
Yes, you can volunteer for 'community litter picker' at you local council,
or engage in a coordinated volunteer group arrangement.
What would a well maintained layby look like?
It would be:
Clean and litter free
Adequate bins, with regular collections
CCTV camera on a developed site used by large HGVs see why
Signage for:
(a) Parking signs (at least 2) to warn motorists about an approaching layby on a main road.
(b) Speed restriction at a layby 20 mph.
(c) Time restriction and warning.
(d) Skiddy surface, where layby not tarred.
(e) 'No littering' signs
(f) 'Do not endanger squirrels' signs
Large bill-board where foodvans can show their hours.
How does this benefit the UK as a whole?
Clean well organised laybys contibute towards enhanced tourism, road safety, environmental protection, and national pride.
What is the 'Layby Guardian' membership about?
A simple but strong identity. A pledge to uphold the code and promote the cause.
What does it mean to become a member?
A member is someone who commits to the code and supports
the campaign.
