Dog fouling offences in Wrexham cost one resident almost £1,500

One pet owner has found that not picking up after their dogs have fouled can come with a hefty fine.

Wrexham Council say that Ms Frances Woolf allowed two of her dogs to foul on a football pitch close to the Pontcysyllte aqueduct, between Trevor and Froncysyllte.

The fouling was witnessed by a local councillor who then reported the matter along with photographs and car registration number to our Enforcement Team.

At a recent case at Wrexham Magistrates Ms Woolf was fined £150 and ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge and £1207 Council costs.

Cllr Mark Pritchard, Council Leader who has responsibility for Enforcement across the county borough said: “There is no doubt that dog fouling without picking up is one of the most unpleasant and anti-social acts that residents complain about.

“I am extremely grateful to the councillor who reported it, to the officers who brought the action and to the courts for ruling in favour of the council.

“I hope this fine and costs will be a warning and deterrent to irresponsible dog owners in the future and they take heed and pick up after their dog has fouled, as we will not hesitate to prosecute those who don’t.”

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place across the county borough requires owners to keep their dogs on a lead around visitor centres and car parks at local country parks – as well as picking up their dog’s mess from all public spaces in the county borough.