Less than half of fines for dog fouling paid

I was surprised to find out that in the last financial year less than half of the fixed penalty notices issued for dog fouling were paid.  I was also surprised at the relatively small number of fixed penalty notices issued.  If you live in the West End and there is a problem in your area with dog fouling do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Dog fouling is disgusting but it is also dangerous.  Dundee City Council should do all that it can to eradicate this revolting practice from our city.  I am surprised about the low number of fixed penalty notices issued across the city.  I am astonished that so many of the fixed penalty notices go unpaid.  The council must ensure that the full force of the law is used against people who insist on letting their dogs foul on our pavements.

I will be seeking a meeting with officers to discuss the issue.  I want to be sure that Dundee City Council is putting enough resources into stopping dog fouling.  Dog fouling has a detrimental impact on the quality of life in some areas of the city. 

 

Whilst the council can do  a lot of things to deter dog fouling and punish offenders it is clear that the most straightforward solution rests with dog owners.  Dog owners should clean up after their dogs and take responsibility for their dogs.  If they are not prepared to do that then maybe they should not own a dog.