Persistent dog fouling offenders in Flintshire are to be targeted by the County Council’s public protection officers as part of a summer enforcement campaign.
The Council’s Dog Control Order came into effect in December last year, with dog fouling trouble spots targeted in the county. However, there are still a minority of dog owners who are failing to clean up after their pets, fouling the county’s streets and green spaces.
Dr Paul McGreary, Flintshire County Council’s Head of Public Protection, said:
“This is amongst the worst forms of anti-social behaviour because there is a real risk to public health from a range of diseases associated with dog faeces.
“Our issue isn’t with the majority of dog owners, who we know are responsible people who diligently clean up any mess, but there is a minority with little consideration for others and it is this minority group that we propose to target in the coming weeks.”
The operation will involve a multi-agency approach, to send out a clear message that offending behaviour will not be tolerated.
Offenders will be dealt with through a range of enforcement sanctions, and, in the most extreme of cases, individuals could face prosecution.
The Council’s public protection team are encouraging people to report incidents of dog fouling, including times, places and names if possible, to [email protected] or by phoning 01352 703366 or 01352 703401.
