Dog fouling

If you are experiencing regular difficulties with people allowing their dogs to foul in your area you can:

• report a dog fouling problem online anonymously or
  
• call us on 0300 1001800 for advice and assistance.

If you are reporting a dog fouling issue or offender, please assist us in programming our patrols and targeting our resources effectively by telling us:

• location/s and time of fouling
• owner's name and address, if known
• description of the dog, including breed and colour
• your own contact details (anonymous calls accepted also.)

Enforcement

Anyone allowing their dog to foul in any public area and then not picking it up prior to disposal into a suitable bin can be fined up to £40. This can escalate to £60 if not paid. There is the potential for you to end up in court if you don't comply with the law and face a fine of £500.

A team of 7 SB Wardens operate throughout the region; they are further supported by 23 council workers, all of whom have been licensed to issue fines.