Man fined over dog mess
A man has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog at a popular Llanelli leisure spot.
He was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 by the council’s environmental enforcement officers at Dafen pond.
Failure to pay the fixed penalty 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 enforcement officers regularly carry out patrols across the county.
Dog fouling is one of the main causes of complaint from residents and it is hoped this latest fine will act as warning to others.
Director of Technical Services Richard Workman said: “This area is used for recreation and leisure by families as well as for walking dogs. Dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk and anyone caught failing to clean up after their pets will be issued with a fixed penalty. We do not want to fine people but we have no choice if people continue to flout the law in this way.”
If you have any information on dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
He was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 by the council’s environmental enforcement officers at Dafen pond.
Failure to pay the fixed penalty 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 enforcement officers regularly carry out patrols across the county.
Dog fouling is one of the main causes of complaint from residents and it is hoped this latest fine will act as warning to others.
Director of Technical Services Richard Workman said: “This area is used for recreation and leisure by families as well as for walking dogs. Dog mess left anywhere is a serious health risk and anyone caught failing to clean up after their pets will be issued with a fixed penalty. We do not want to fine people but we have no choice if people continue to flout the law in this way.”
If you have any information on dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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