Woman fined after dog fouled pavement
A woman has been fined after her dog fouled on the pavement outside someone’s front door and she didn’t clean it up.
Council environmental enforcement officers issued a fixed penalty notice for the offence which occurred in Wellfield Road, Carmarthen.
The woman told the officers that it wasn’t her dog and that she didn’t have any bags to clear up the mess. They explained that as she was in charge of the dog at that time it was her responsibility to clean it up and that it was her responsibility to carry bags.
Failure to pay could lead to prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000.
Officers have stepped up patrols in the area following a number of complaints.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said he hoped the fine would act as a warning to others.
“Dog fouling is a top priority for the council and we will not hesitate to prosecute those caught breaking the law in this way,” he said.
Cllr Jones is also calling on residents to help catch those responsible.
“Our enforcement officers carry out regular patrols across Carmarthenshire, but unfortunately they cannot be everywhere at once and that is where the public come in.
“If you have any information on dog fouling then please let us know as this can then be used by officers to target certain areas.
“If the message gets out that the residents can take direct action to report offences, dog owners are far more likely to behave responsibly,” he added.
To report dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or complete the online form atwww.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/dogfouling
Council environmental enforcement officers issued a fixed penalty notice for the offence which occurred in Wellfield Road, Carmarthen.
The woman told the officers that it wasn’t her dog and that she didn’t have any bags to clear up the mess. They explained that as she was in charge of the dog at that time it was her responsibility to clean it up and that it was her responsibility to carry bags.
Failure to pay could lead to prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000.
Officers have stepped up patrols in the area following a number of complaints.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said he hoped the fine would act as a warning to others.
“Dog fouling is a top priority for the council and we will not hesitate to prosecute those caught breaking the law in this way,” he said.
Cllr Jones is also calling on residents to help catch those responsible.
“Our enforcement officers carry out regular patrols across Carmarthenshire, but unfortunately they cannot be everywhere at once and that is where the public come in.
“If you have any information on dog fouling then please let us know as this can then be used by officers to target certain areas.
“If the message gets out that the residents can take direct action to report offences, dog owners are far more likely to behave responsibly,” he added.
To report dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or complete the online form atwww.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/dogfouling
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