The Dog (Fouling) of Land Act 1996 makes it an offence if the owner or person in charge of a dog does not clean up after the dog has fouled. The owner or person in charge of a dog may receive a fixed penalty notice of £75, or a maximum fine of £1000 if prosecuted in the magistrate’s court.
To report dog fouling:
You can contact either online or over the phone:
- Online
- Phone 01545 570881 (Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17:00, Friday 08:45 - 16:30)