Dog owners are responsible for clearing their dog's mess. The
Council spends time and resources on clearing dog mess and this
costs everyone money. The best way
to pick up dog mess is by using doggy or carrier bags and placing
them in litter or dog bins, or by taking it home and placing it in
your black bin. Pooper scoopers are also available from most pet
stores.
Did you know...
- As well as being unpleasant and a nuisance, you can contract
Toxocariasis from dog mess, which could lead to blindness, asthma
and epileptic fits
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Toxocara eggs take 2-3 weeks to
mature. Removing dog mess immediately prevents this and restricts
infection.
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Dog fouling in a public space without
clearing it up are crimes and carry an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice or
a maximum fine of £1,000.
What types of land are classed
as public space?
Pavements 
Back ways
Playing fields (including school playing fields)
Parks and recreation grounds
Play areas
Grass verges
Grassed areas in residential areas
What types of land are not covered by the
legislation?
Agricultural land
Woodland that is worked
Grass verges to roads with a speed limit in excess of 40 mph
Private property
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