Anti-Dog Fouling Campaign Update
Firstly, I would like to thank all of those responsible dog owners who do clear up after their pets. I have to say as I walk the streets with my own dogs, or drive around the village, I see evidence of this - people carrying bags with them and other handlers clearing up their dog’s faeces. Evidence that the campaign has had an effect was reflected in the Best Kept Village Judge’s comments as to only one uncleared up deposit was found!
However, as one hot spot seems to have improved, others are popping up. I have seen an increase in uncleared up faeces
1) Between the start of Old Barn Close and the Knightley Road.
2) Along Wharf Road, particularly at the junction with Impstones.
3) Lowfield Lane from the entrance to the school to the steps down to the Greenway.
4) The Greenway itself between Lowfield Lane and Station Road.
5) And finally the entrance up onto the Greenway from Glendower Close
Rest assured these areas WILL be under surveillance and anyone found not to be clearing up will be fined. Initially £75:00, rising up to £1000 and a possible criminal record.
So if you see someone neglecting to clear up, offer them a poo bag to do so and if they choose not to, take a description of them and their dog and report it to the Parish Council. Please do not put yourself into any sort of danger if you do this. Remember, in many parts of the country it is an offence to walk your dog and not to carry poo bags with you. This can also result in a £75 on the spot fine!