Contact:
Sophie Peacock, Animal Welfare Officer,on 01789 260873
e-mail: sophie.peacock@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Successful prosecution for dog fouling in Stratford District
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Bidford resident has been successfully prosecuted for failing to
clean up after his dog fouled a communal
green between Lambourne Close and Wadeleys Close in Bidford-on-Avon.
Leamington Magistrates’
Court fined Mr Simmons of Wadeleys Close £150 and also awarded
Stratford-on-Avon District Council £200 costs.
'Following complaints from local
residents the District Council's dog warden investigated the matter
and made regular checks. Mr Simmons was given a £75 fixed penalty
notice but failed to pay it and was then prosecuted for the
offence.
Sophie Peacock, Stratford
District Council’s Dog Warden says:” This case gives a clear message
to dog owners that they need to take responsibility for their
animals but also for helping to keep the place they live clean. The
District Council will not tolerate dog fouling which quite simply is
disgusting. Anyone caught failing to clear up after their dog will
be issued with a fixed penalty notice, or as in this case,
prosecuted through the courts.”
“Although most dog owners
recognise their responsibilities there is a significant minority who
do not seem to understand. Dog mess, apart from being very
unpleasant, can cause serious disease – particularly in children. We
are imploring dog owners to make sure that they always take a bag
with them and that they pick up their dog’s mess and dispose of it
properly.”
Reports of dog fouling should be
made to the District Council on 01789 260835.
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e-mail:
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
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