Irresponsible dog owners won’t be tolerated – that’s the message that Flintshire County Councillors and residents in Broughton are keen to get across.
Flintshire County Council’s Dog Control Order came into effect over a year ago, 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.
It’s an issue county-wide, and Councillor Peter Pemberton says the Broughton area is no exception:
“The majority of dog owners are responsible people, who diligently clean up any mess and put it in the dog bins provided, but it is the inconsiderate few who create a problem for us all.
“I want people to know that this is anti-social behaviour, and that it causes a real risk to human health because of the range of diseases associated with dog fouling. It’s not acceptable to allow your dog to foul the streets and pavements, and I would urge all residents to help us ensure that those responsible are caught.”
Councillor Pemberton is also urging dog owners to use the dog bins properly – many people assume the dog bin is full when it is not, and leave dog bags either on top of the bin or tied to fences.
“There are a minority of persistent offenders who insist that it’s not their responsibility to clean up after their dogs. It’s these people that the Council’s public protection officers and North Wales Police are targeting, as part of our ongoing enforcement campaign.
“People need to know that this offending behaviour will not be tolerated. We can deal with offenders through a range of enforcement sanctions, including fixed penalty notices, and, in the most extreme of cases, individuals could face prosecution.”
The Council’s public protection team is encouraging people to report incidents of dog fouling, including times, places and names if possible, to [email protected] or by phoning 01352 703366.
