Cartoon image showing use of the red dog bins

The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 replaces the old by-laws. It allows the local authority to prosecute irresponsible dog owners, if they do not clear up after their dog, after allowing it to foul in a designated area. Owners can be fined up to £1,000 if they fail to comply.

Designated areas include:

• all carriageways with a speed limit of 40 miles an hour or less, and adjoining footpaths and verges
• all parks, recreation grounds, sports grounds/pitches and open spaces owned, maintained and/or controlled by the district, town or parish councils
• open grassed areas located adjacent to areas of residential housing
• public rights of way
• canal towpaths and reservoir footpaths
• church yards and cemeteries
• allotments
• public car parks and pedestrianised areas
• plus a number of specially designated areas across the Vale.

Maps are available in all the Council's offices or contact the Dog Warden Service if you would like to know more details. 

Date Updated: 05/03/08