FLINTSHIRE Council has issued a statement regarding the growing problem of dog fouling in the county.

Since the start of the pandemic, dog fouling has risen by 200 per cent in Flintshire.

On Thursday, the Leader reported on a Shotton town councillor's fight against dog fouling issues in the town.

Cllr Mike Evans outrage at dog fouling in Shotton.

Cllr Mike Evans' outrage at dog fouling in Shotton.

And Flintshire Council says it is Enforcement Officers are patrolling hot spot areas and engaging with the public to educate about these issues.

Where an offence is observed, a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice will be issued on the spot.

Flintshire County Council’s Public Space Protection Order requires that:

  • You must pick up your dog waste and dispose of it correctly
  • You must have a means on you to pick up your dog’s waste (e.g dog waste bag)
  • Certain areas are classified as dog exclusion zones:
  • Equipped children’s play areas
  • The playing areas of marked sports pitches
  • The playing areas of formal recreation areas including, but not exclusively, bowling greens and tennis courts
  • All areas within school grounds
  • You must place your dogs on a lead when instructed to do so by an approved officer of the Authority
  • You must place your dog on a lead when in a cemetery.

Throwing away dog waste that you have picked up in a bag is classed as litter and you can still receive a Fixed Penalty Notice. Please dispose of your dog waste correctly by using:

  • A dog waste bin
  • A litter bin
  • Or take it home with you.

To report issues in your area please call our Streetscene Contact Centre on 01352 701234 or via the council's website.