Determined campaign to stamp out dog fouling in Middlesbrough
A determined campaign to encourage dog owners to pick up after their pet has been launched in central Middlesbrough.
Central ward councillors Lewis Young, Linda Lewis and Zafar Uddin have led efforts to urge locals to be more responsible when walking their dogs.
Middlesbrough Council's new team of neighbourhood caretakers have also pitched in - stencilling warning messages on streets across the ward.
The caretakers from the north neighbourhood team have been working through residential roads across their area over recent months to spread the 'Clean It Up' message.
Cllrs Young and Lewis joined the caretakers as they worked on Seaton Street.
Cllr Young said: "We have received numerous complaints from residents who live across our ward about dog fouling.
"It is a big issue for people living in Middlesbrough and something we're determined to try and stamp out.
"We have regularly been out and about to speak to residents, encourage dog owners to be responsible and report every incident to council officers."
Cllr Lewis said: "We have seen an improvement since we launched the campaign, but we do need to remind everyone that not cleaning up after their dog is unacceptable.
"I want to thank our caretakers for their hard work and hope the campaign continues to prove a success."
It's an offence for anyone in charge of a dog to fail to pick up after their pet.
The offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000, although a fixed penalty fine of £50 may be offered.
There are 105 dog waste bins across the town. If you have witnessed dog fouling, or know an area where dog fouling is a problem, you can report it on the Middlesbrough Council website: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/report/
Cllr’s Linda Lewis and Lewis Young with staff from the north neighbourhood team
A determined campaign to encourage dog owners to pick up after their pet has been launched in central Middlesbrough.
Central ward councillors Lewis Young, Linda Lewis and Zafar Uddin have led efforts to urge locals to be more responsible when walking their dogs.
Middlesbrough Council's new team of neighbourhood caretakers have also pitched in - stencilling warning messages on streets across the ward.
The caretakers from the north neighbourhood team have been working through residential roads across their area over recent months to spread the 'Clean It Up' message.
Cllrs Young and Lewis joined the caretakers as they worked on Seaton Street.
Cllr Young said: "We have received numerous complaints from residents who live across our ward about dog fouling.
"It is a big issue for people living in Middlesbrough and something we're determined to try and stamp out.
"We have regularly been out and about to speak to residents, encourage dog owners to be responsible and report every incident to council officers."
Cllr Lewis said: "We have seen an improvement since we launched the campaign, but we do need to remind everyone that not cleaning up after their dog is unacceptable.
"I want to thank our caretakers for their hard work and hope the campaign continues to prove a success."
It's an offence for anyone in charge of a dog to fail to pick up after their pet.
The offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000, although a fixed penalty fine of £50 may be offered.
There are 105 dog waste bins across the town. If you have witnessed dog fouling, or know an area where dog fouling is a problem, you can report it on the Middlesbrough Council website: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/report/
Cllr’s Linda Lewis and Lewis Young with staff from the north neighbourhood team
