Plumtree Town Council has raised concerns over vendors obstructing pedestrian movement on pavements and illegal taxi operators causing noise pollution through excessive hooting as they solicit for passengers.
In its Tjedza Service Delivery Updates newsletter covering July to September 2026, the council identified informal trading in undesignated areas and taxi operators violating municipal by-laws as challenges facing its Security and Loss Control Section.
“Vendors operating from undesignated places also remain a challenge, as they hinder the free movement of pedestrians on pavements,” the council noted.
The local authority also expressed concern over illegal taxi operators who disregard municipal by-laws and create noise through excessive hooting while looking for passengers.
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“The presence of illegal taxis that do not obey Council by-laws has become a concern, with operators causing noise pollution through unnecessary hooting while soliciting for clients,” the council said.
The council said it would continue enforcing municipal by-laws through regular patrols, awareness campaigns and joint operations with other stakeholders.
Despite the challenges, the local authority reported improvements in compliance following intensified awareness campaigns and patrols, particularly regarding parking in designated bays.
It also reported improved compliance among vendors and shops, with most operating with valid licences.
The council said the acquisition of full uniforms for the Town Police Section had improved the visibility of its officers and boosted morale.
“One of the major achievements has been the acquisition of full uniforms for the Town Police Section. Members are now well dressed, smart and easily identifiable, a development that has boosted morale and public confidence,” the council said.
The local authority also raised concerns about stray dogs and chickens roaming freely in residential areas, saying the animals were disturbing residents who did not own them.
It said patrols and awareness campaigns would continue as part of efforts to improve compliance with municipal by-laws and maintain order in the town.
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