Woman fined for allowing dog to foul in Pendine

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 likely to behave responsibly.”
To report dog fouling please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or complete the online form at http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/