Dog fouling culprits slammed

IRRESPONSIBLE dog owners are blighting Culcheth by allowing the pets to foul the village – and failing to clean up after them.
Cllr Paul Campbell says he is increasingly being contacted by residents complaining about the problem.
He said: “Being a dog owner comes with a responsibility, not only to your dog but to the area you live in and the people who share your community.
“Dog fouling if left behind for someone else to walk or cycle through or fall into is not a very responsible thing to do and shows a lack of ‘Love where you live’ attitude.”
Cllr Campbell (pictured) said one of the areas worst affected recently is a passageway between Crofton Gardens and Jackson Avenue, where residents claim the owner of what must be a very large dog persistently allows the animal to foul the passageway leaving the mess for someone else to clear up or walk into.
” I have contacted the borough council environmental health and the dog fouling team informing them of this particular problem. Notices will be put up giving notice of a fine of up to £1000 if the irresponsible owners are caught.
“I have also contacted our local PCSO about the problem but he can do no more than give advice.”
Cllr Campbell said most dog owners were responsible owners and it was only a minority who got everyone a bad name.
“Dog owners should always have bags with them when out walking their dogs, bringing the bag home to dump in their own bin. They can also deposit the bag in any waste bin in the area they are walking.
“People who leave their dog mess for others to find do not deserve any sympathy and I am calling on the borough council to prosecute,”
Anyone can report dog fouling to the borough council on 01925 443322 or by email at [email protected]
Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council is working with the borough’s “Love where you live ” campaign to educate and work with residents to try and eradicate the problem