Posted: Mon 23rd Jan 2017

Wrexham Council to Crackdown on Dog Fouling & Issue ‘No Nonsense’ Message to Irresponsible Owners

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This article is old - Published: Monday, Jan 23rd, 2017

Wrexham Council has pledged to continue to crackdown on those who refuse to pick up after their dog fouls.

The ‘no-nonsense’ message to irresponsible dog owners has been issued by a senior councillor following reports of dog fouling hotspots across the county borough.

Dog fouling has been an ongoing issue across Wrexham for sometime, with many often criticising the irresponsibility of those who allow their dogs to foul on pavements and country parks.

In a bid to tackle to problem, Wrexham Council say that enforcement officers will continue to work throughout the county borough out of hours, particularly in areas where dog fouling is brought to their attention.

Kingdom, on the Council’s behalf, will patrol as many of the reported areas as possible including out of hours in many cases which will either deter or catch those who still refuse to pick up after their dog has fouled.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said those caught not clearing up after their dogs will be ‘fined for the irresponsible behaviour’.

He continued: “This is our no-nonsense message to dog foulers. Not picking up after your dog has fouled is socially and environmentally unacceptable and we will be looking for those responsible at all hours of the day.

“Those who are caught will be fined for their irresponsible behaviour. Dog fouling is one of the most emotive issues that residents bring to my attention and I am pleased that the enforcement action Kingdom officers has been taking on behalf of the Council is being welcomed by residents, responsible dog owners and councillors.”

Cllr Bithell added: “We intend to continue our no nonsense and zero tolerance approach of fining offenders and will be making even more efforts to fine those responsible.”

During December 2016 enforcement officers issued eight £75.00 fines to irresponsible dog owners.

Residents are asked to continue to report the issue by emailing [email protected] with details of where it is happening and at what time of day. The information will be treated confidentially.



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