Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council provided a grant of £30,000 to start the project.

A number of councils have increased fixed penalty notices for dropping litter.

The charging period at most of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's car parks have been extended.

The Tory council leader for Tonbridge and Malling is strongly opposed to the government's plan.

The council says the changes are to meet the rising costs of running its car parks.

One enforcement officer said children threw empty bottles at him as he approached them.

Parking charges will be extended to 20:00 across Tonbridge and Malling, the council agrees.

The scheme has been implemented to target areas where smokers tend to gather in West Malling, Kent.