Dog Owner Fined

19 December 2024

A dog owner from Wolverhampton has been fined £75 as they didn't clean up after their dog had fouled in Foel, the county council has said.

Powys County Council's Environmental Protection team issued the fixed penalty notice after two members of the public witnessed the offence and reported it to the council.

The incident took place on 21^st of October 2024 in Foel. With the information provided, the council was able to investigate and took appropriate action which saw the dog owner being issued with the fixed penalty notice.

Now the council is reminding residents and local businesses that they can report any dog fouling incidents that takes place on designated land to the council so that it can investigate.

Cllr Richard Church, Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, said: "The information provided has allowed the council to investigate and issue the fixed penalty notice to this dog owner.

"We understand the impact dog fouling has on our communities and we are determined to tackle this issue.  However, we can't do this alone, and our residents and local businesses can play a vital role in helping combat this in Powys.

"This is a clear example that by working together, we can combat dog fouling in our county."

The council is also urging residents to report any particular problems in their area but is also reminding dog owners that they must clean up after their dog has fouled and properly dispose of the waste.

"It's an offence to allow a dog in your control, even if you're walking someone else's dog, to foul in a public place and fail to clean it up immediately after," said Cllr Church.

"If you are out walking your dog, always carry a plastic bag to pick up the mess as soon as your dog has fouled and place it in the nearest dog waste or litter bin or dispose of it at home."

If you would like to report a dog fouling incident or advise us of a particular problem in your area then email tls.helpdesk@powys.gov.uk or telephone 0845 602 7035 or 01597 827465.