East Riding residents are being urged to report incidents of dog fouling caught on video or witnessed in person, and for dog owners to be responsible and clean up after their animals.
Dog fouling degrades the local environment and can cause infections for people, dogs and other animals. Residents should ‘bag it and bin it’ and clean up after dogs responsibly.
Fines can be issued for irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their animals.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents and businesses to submit doorbell camera or CCTV evidence of dog fouling, to assist officer’s work and to help keep their communities clean.
To issue fines, council officers must have clear evidence of owners leaving dog mess, which can be provided by video evidence.
This can include doorbell cameras as well as CCTV from high street shops and businesses. Residents are encouraged to play their part in ensuring their communities remain clean and welcoming.
Residents should also be aware of public space protection order (PSPOs), which may restrict dogs from entering some areas such as play parks. Dog owners should make sure to keep their animals under control, and ensure they are adequately trained to avoid dog attacks on people or other dogs.
Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for communities and public protection said “We know that many dog owners are responsible and conscientious members of their communities, but there a minority responsible for antisocial behaviour and unsanitary conditions. We highly encourage everyone to play their part in helping to keep their areas clean and to use technology such as doorbell cameras to assist the council in its work in tackling dog fouling offences.”
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is also encouraging responsible dog ownership in the countryside where it is vital to be considerate of wildlife and local communities, when dog walking.
Every year across the country, thousands of farm animals and wildlife are killed or injured by dog attacks. It is vital that dogs are always kept under effective control, to keep them safe and to avoid disturbing or hurting farm animals and wildlife. Dogs should be kept on leads if their obedience cannot be guaranteed and should be kept on the paths where there is right of access.
Local signs should be checked as there are situations when dogs must be kept on a lead for all or part of the year. Local areas may also ban dogs completely, except for assistance dogs.
More information about reporting dog fouling can be found at https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/environment/pests-dogs-and-animals/dog-control-and-ownership/ or by calling 01482) 393939
More information about enjoying the countryside with dogs, responsibly, can be found at
