Hull City Council is urging dog owners to clean up after their animals to avoid fines and keep the city clean.
The warning comes after a Hull resident from Pools Brook Park, Hull, was issued with a £50 fine last month (July), for failing to clean up after his dog.
Allowing a dog to foul on any land and failing to remove it is a criminal offence.
Anyone who fails to clear up after their dog will be issued with a fine of up to £50. If the case goes to court, as well as facing prosecution, the owner of the animal could be faced with a fine of up to £2,500.
Councillor Jack Haines, portfolio holder for communities at Hull City Council, said: “Dog fouling is a disgusting blight on our neighbourhoods. I am appealing to all dog owners to clean up after their animals.
“Although we as a council are very responsive to reports of dog fouling – the responsibility is first and foremost on the owner of the dog to clean up any mess.”
As well as encouraging dog owners to clean up after their animals, the council is also urging residents to report all dog fouling incidents they witness, to help keep Hull clean and tidy.
Cllr Haines added: “By working together, we can significantly reduce incidents of dog fouling and improve our city’s appearance.
“If you witness any person allowing dog fouling, or capture footage on your mobile, dash cam, video doorbell or CCTV, please report those responsible to us promptly.
“Additionally, if you have any information that can help us identify and locate those responsible for allowing dog fouling, please contact us in confidence.
“We would like to thank the majority of dog owners in Hull who are responsible, and our residents for their commitment to keeping our city clean and tidy.”
To report an incident of dog fouling, visit Dog fouling | Hull.
In response to complaints of dog fouling, the council’s enforcement contractor, LA Support Limited, regularly patrol ‘hotspot’ locations across the city to deter dog fouling and help identify perpetrators.
Do you know a location where dog fouling is an issue? Please, let us know so LA Support Limited can patrol the area. To get in touch, email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk, or call 01482 300 300.
