Dog fouling in the borough
This page gives details about animal and dog fouling in the borough. It includes information about the offence of dog fouling and what can be done about it. A link provides more information on dog fouling from Keep Britain Tidy.
Most dog owners are responsible people and clear up after their pets. However some do not show this consideration and as a result, dog fouling on paths, lanes and parks can become a problem. This page explains what the law says about dog fouling, what the council can do and how residents can help.
Please contact us if you would like to report an incident of dog fouling.
The council wishes to provide a clean borough for all its residents to enjoy. We believe everyone should contribute to this and for dog owners, this means clearing up after their dog.
If they do not a fixed penalty can be served if there is a reliable witness to the offence. It does not have to be a council officer - it could be a resident who is prepared to write an accurate witness statement describing what they saw and identifying the dog and the person in charge, if he or she is present.
However witnessing an offence is not always as easy as it sounds. It is a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
This is why we ask for information from local people, to help us take action to keep our streets clean.
Keep Britain Tidy campaigns
We support campaigns that are organised by Keep Britain Tidy to reduce the number of dog fouling incidents.
For more information about the Keep Britain Tidy campaigns.
Related Documents (1)
Dog Fouling Information Sheet (PDF Document, 45.58 Kb)
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
You can tell us if you have any information that could lead our officers to witness an offence.
You can tell us if you can identify anyone who does not clear up after their dog.
You can give us a witness statement if you have seen an offence.
If you think a new dog bin or more dog bins will help, please let us know where you think they should be put.
In Oadby and Wigston it is the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. This makes dog fouling an offence unless the person in charge of the dog clears up immediately.
There is an exception for registered blind people who are in charge of a guide dog.
Anyone who does not clear up may be liable to a fixed penalty fine, currently set at £50.00.
We can increase our street cleaning patrols in problem areas.
We can consider installing a dog waste bin, or more bins, in areas of concern. Let us know where you think a new dog bin might help.
Last updated: Thursday, 23 February 2012 4:13 pm
