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.
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.”
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
