Woman fined for dog mess at Gwendraeth park
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 everywhere at once and we are asking the public to help us catch those responsible by reporting offenders as part of our recently-launched ‘Dog Watch’ scheme.
“By working together we can create a cleaner, greener and safer Carmarthenshire.”
To report dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or complete the online form atwww.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/dogfouling
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 everywhere at once and we are asking the public to help us catch those responsible by reporting offenders as part of our recently-launched ‘Dog Watch’ scheme.
“By working together we can create a cleaner, greener and safer Carmarthenshire.”
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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