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Environmental enforcement officers are increasing patrols in Cwmllynfell following complaints of dog fouling. Residents are concerned about the amount of dog mess on the streets, particularly in the New Road and Dolawel area. Officers will be patrolling the village and anyone caught failing to clean up after their dog will be fined. Residents are also being asked to help by providing information to help catch offenders. If you see anyone failing to clean up after their dog, note what has happened as soon as possible; include the time, date and location, a description of the dog and person in charge of the dog. The information can then be used by officers to target specific areas at key times. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “We have a zero tolerance approach towards dog fouling offences. Dog mess left anywhere is not only a nuisance and very unpleasant, but it can have serious health implications. “We take complaints of dog fouling ...

A man has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog in the Latimer Road area of Llandeilo. Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol in the area at the time of the offence. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 and also asked to clean up the dog’s mess, which was left on the pavement over a distance of approximately 20metres. Failure to pay could result in court prosecution where the maximum fine is £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Our enforcement officers carry out patrols across the county and this is one of a number of fixed penalties issued recently for dog fouling. “As well as being extremely unpleasant; if left, dog mess can have serious health implications. We are determined to clean up the county and punish those responsible for dog fouling.” Link Report dog fouling online

New orders to tackle dog fouling and the control of dogs in Carmarthenshire have been given the go ahead. The orders have been introduced following a public consultation which showed strong support for the proposals. They include cleaning up after your dog on all public land in the county, putting your dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer and excluding dogs from enclosed children’s play areas. Failure to comply with the orders will result in a fixed penalty notice of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 10 days. The orders will come into force from July 1, however, until then officers will continue to enforce under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. The orders will be published on the council website and there will be an education and awareness campaign. Signs advising the public of the orders will be placed in public areas and in the outdoor children’s play areas. There are some exemptions to the orders, for example for assistance dogs and working dogs, and...

Another two people have been fined for dog fouling offences in Carmarthenshire. The first was to a woman in Golwg yr Amman Park in Glanamman who used a plastic scoop to pick up her dog’s mess, but then threw it into a hedge. She was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 by council environmental enforcement officers who were on patrol in the area at the time. The second fine was issued to the owner of a dog in Llandovery. The dog fouled on the footpath which runs along the river by Swan Bridge. The dog was allowed to freely enter and exit a property on the estate. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “It is unacceptable to throw dog mess into the hedge; council operatives use strimmers and other equipment. Please use a public litter bin or take it home to dispose of if there are no bins nearby. “In the second incident, the dog was allowed to roam freely and the owner had no intention of cleaning up after it. If residents know of simi...

Dog owners in the Llangunnor area of Carmarthen are being warned to clean up after their pets - or pay up. The council’s environmental enforcement officers are stepping up patrols, particularly in the park, following complaints of dog fouling from the community council. Anyone caught can be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 or prosecuted through the magistrates’ courts where the maximum fine is £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Although the majority of residents take their responsibilities seriously, there is still a small minority who do not listen. “Dog mess can lead to the spread of diseases such as toxocariasis, which in extreme cases can cause blindness in children. “This type of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and those caught breaking the law will be prosecuted.” Owners are being encouraged to always keep a supply of bags near their dog's lead so they don't forget when they go out for a walk...

There is still time to give your views on new orders drawn up to tackle dog fouling and the control of dogs in public places in Carmarthenshire. Residents and stakeholders are being urged to please visit the Carmarthenshire Council  website and fill in the survey to tell us what they think. The orders include cleaning up after your dog on all public land in the county, putting your dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer and excluding dogs from children’s play areas. When completing the survey please view the supporting documents including Frequently Asked Questions as it will help to address any concerns you may have. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “I would urge people to please fill in our survey and tell us what they think. Although the majority of dog owners are responsible, we do receive complaints that there are a minority who don’t care and what can we do about it. “We believe the orders will make...

The public are being asked for their views on new orders drawn up to tackle dog fouling and the control of dogs in public places. The orders include cleaning up after your dog on all public land in the county, putting your dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer and excluding dogs from children’s play areas. Residents and stakeholders will be able to give their views as part of the consultation process. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Although the majority of dog owners are responsible, there are a minority who do not care; and residents, local members and community councils have been asking us to take action for a long time. “A number of changes in legislation have held up the process but we are now in a position to proceed with these three orders which reflect the results of the public survey we carried out back in April. “We believe the orders will make it easier to deal quickly and efficiently with irrespo...

A Llanelli man has been fined £300 by magistrates for failing to clean up after his dog. Kevin Hector Goddard, aged 49, of New Dock Road, was also ordered to pay £288 prosecution costs and a £30 victim surcharge. Goddard failed to attend Carmarthen Magistrates Court and the case against him was proven in absence. He was prosecuted by the council for an offence contrary to section three of the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. The court heard that on January 22 earlier this year environmental enforcement officers were on patrol in New Dock Road when they witnessed a man failing to clean up after his dog. Goddard was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 for the offence but he did not pay it and was prosecuted in court as a result. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “ Dog fouling is not only extremely unpleasant but it can have serious health consequences. “We will not hesitate to take action against anyone who fails to clean up aft...

A little eco warrior from Burry Port has been given an award by council staff for his work in raising awareness about dog fouling. Carmarthenshire County Council’s enforcement team have issued five-year-old Harry Evans with an Eco Hero award after his mother contacted the department asking for stickers because Harry wanted to place them in the community when he saw people not cleaning up after their dogs. The Burry Port primary school pupil was also given a family pass to Play King, courtesy of them after they heard of his good work. Mum Helen Morgan said: “During the summer Harry noticed some people would take their dogs to the grass area near our home and they wouldn’t clean up after them. Some days he would stand in the garden with his hand on his hips staring at the people who didn’t clean up after their dogs. I got in touch with the enforcement department and asked if there were any stickers that Harry could put up in the area because he was fed up with the dog mess left in the ...

A woman has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after her dog on Pendine beach. Council environmental enforcement officers were on duty in the area at the time of the offence and issued the fixed penalty notice. Officers saw a man and woman walking a dog each on a lead. The dog in the woman’s control defecated. Officers then saw the woman kick sand over the faeces and walk away making no attempt to remove it. She was then issued with the £75 fixed penalty notice. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Pendine beach is popular with families and children and dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk. “This offence happened on a day which was warm and sunny and there were lots of people on the beach including children. Burying dogs mess in the sand does not constitute its removal and I would like to remind the public that this is unacceptable.” Residents are being urged to play their part and help the council catch those responsible...

A woman has been fined for a dog fouling offence in Pendine. A council environmental enforcement officer was on patrol in the area at the time when he saw the dog defecate on the grass outside the museum. The owner was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 after she failed to clean up after her dog. Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Pendine is popular with families and children and dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk. “Most dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets; however, there is a small minority who do not and we will not hesitate to fine them.” Cllr Jones added: “One of the main reasons people do not clean up after their dog is because they think there isn’t a council officer watching; but if the message gets out that the general public can take direct action to report offences, dog owners are far more ...

A man and a woman have been fined for dog fouling offences on Pendine beach. Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol at the time of the incidents. Both were issued with fixed penalty notices for £75 after they failed to clean up after their dogs. Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Pendine beach is popular with families and children and dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk. “Most dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets; however, there is a small minority who do not and we will not hesitate to fine them.” A major campaign is underway to clean up Carmarthenshire and residents are being urged to play their part and help the council catch those responsible for dog fouling. Cllr Jones added: “One of the main reasons people do not clean up after their dog is because they think there isn’t a council office...

A man has been fined £75 for not cleaning up after his dog in Maesquarre Road in Ammanford. Council environmental enforcement officers were on patrol n the area at the time of the incident. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice which, if not paid, could result in prosecution in court and a fine of up to £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said the council would not hesitate to fine irresponsible dog owners. “The majority of dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets,” he said. “Not only is dog mess very unpleasant if you step in it, but it can be a serious health risk, particularly for children. Hopefully this latest fine will act as a warning to others.” Enforcement officers carry out patrols across Carmarthenshire seven days a week

Seven people have been fined for dog fouling offences in the Llanelli area during the last month. Council environmental enforcement officers have issued a total of seven fixed penalty notices for £75 during the month of September. If the fines are not paid, then the offenders could be prosecuted in court and fined even more – up to £1,000. Three of the offences occurred along the Millennium Coastal Path, one at North Dock and two in Burry Port. The other four offences were at Sandy Water Park; Brynhyfryd, Llanelli; Corporation Avenue, Llanelli; and Cwmgwili. The fine issued in Corporation Avenue was thanks to a report from a member of the public. The incident in Cwmgwili was also down to a statement from a witness and photographs. Residents are now being reminded that if they see anyone allowing their dog to foul in a public place and not cleaning it up, they can report it to the council so that action can be taken. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr J...

A woman has been fined for failing to clean up after her dog at a popular Gwendraeth Valley park. The 38-year-old was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 at Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park near Tumble. The council’s environmental enforcement officers were on patrol at the council-run attraction following complaints of owners not clearing up after their pets. Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a maximum fine of up to £1,000. Carmarthenshire County Council is working hard to tackle the problem of dog fouling and will not hesitate to prosecute those caught breaking the law in this way. Council Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park is used for recreation and leisure by families as well as for walking dogs and it is only fair that people should be able to enjoy the park free of dog mess. “Our enforcement officers carry out patrols across the county but they cannot be everywhe...

A dog owner has been given a fixed penalty notice for £75 after he failed to clear up his dog’s faeces when it fouled in Ammanford. The 52-year-old man was issued with the notice at 10am on Saturday October 20 in Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford. Two Carmarthenshire County Council environmental enforcement officers saw the man walking a terrier along the pavement. The animal was seen to defecate on the highway and the man failed to remove the excrement. He continued to walk along the road and was stopped and questioned by the enforcement officers involved. He admitted the offence and accepted a fixed penalty. If the fixed penalty is paid within 14 days, he will not be prosecuted. If however the fixed penalty is not paid, consideration will be given to prosecuting the man and if convicted by Magistrates, a fine of up to £1,000 may be imposed. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Our enforcement officers carry out patrols across Carmarthen...

Council environmental enforcement officers are using two wheels instead of four to catch people who are dropping litter and not cleaning up after their dogs. The officers carry out patrols across the county in sometimes quite difficult to reach areas by car, and often quite large areas by foot. That’s why they are getting on their bikes to get around quickly and easily. They are particularly useful for getting around the Millennium Coastal Park which runs all the way from Loughor to Burry Port and for travelling about the town centres. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Our enforcement officers patrol the whole of Carmarthenshire and it is very difficult to catch people in the act. They can get to certain areas quicker and easier on bikes and hopefully fine those irresponsible people who are messing up our county.” Anyone caught failing to clean up after their dog or dropping litter can be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 ...

A man has been £75 for failing to clean up after his dog. The 73-year-old was issued with a fixed penalty notice by council environmental enforcement officers in the Tregunnor area of Carmarthen. The officers were on patrol in the area at the time of the incident. The man told them he didn’t have any bags on him to clean up the dog mess. Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Our enforcement officers carry out patrols across Carmarthenshire and anyone caught not cleaning up after their dog will be prosecuted. “Dog mess left anywhere can be a serious health risk so we will not hesitate to fine those responsible. Residents are being urged to help catch offenders by reporting them to the council as part of the Dog Watch scheme. Cllr Jones added: “If you have any information on dog fouling then please let us know as this can then be used by officers ...

Two people have been fined £75 for failing to clean up after their dogs on Pendine beach. Council environmental enforcement officers were on duty in the area at the time of the offences and issued fixed penalty notices. Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000. The council has stepped up patrols in Pendine following complaints of dog fouling from the community council and in total three people have been fined this month to date. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones hopes these fines will help to get the message across that anyone caught not picking up after their pets will be prosecuted. He said: “Most dog owners are responsible and clean up after their dogs; however, there is a small minority who do not listen and we will not hesitate to fine them. “Pendine beach is popular with families and children and dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk. One of the men fined was seen burying h...

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...