Dog Fouling
Yet again concerns regarding dog fouling have been raised with the Council and we would ask all dog walkers to read and comply with this Kennel Club advice.
Since the introduction of Dog Control Orders under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (2005), owners may be prosecuted if they allow their dog to foul and do not clear it up in designated areas. Cleaning up after your dog is one of the key responsibilities of dog ownership, especially when in public places. Simply keep a poo/plastic bag in your pocket when out walking. Placing dog mess in normal litter bins is generally accepted by most local councils unless there are signs to the contrary. However, a lack of a nearby bin is no excuse. To bag it and leave it is also completely unacceptable as this is extremely bad for the environment. Don’t cause an environmental hazard and leave poo bags in trees, on fences or on the ground.
The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill currently being discussed in Parliament proposes to replace Dog Control Orders with new measures named Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). PSPOs would have a far more wide-ranging remit that would not be restricted to only tackling dog related incidents in public spaces. The Kennel Club is currently working with Defra, the Home Office and other animal welfare organisations on the Bill and to ensure that the Bill’s dog specific elements effectively target problem behaviour and do not compromise animal welfare.
Ultimately, owners who do not meet their responsibilities only contribute to growing anti-dog sentiment and give dog owners a bad reputation within their local communities.
Have your say on how COVID-19 has impacted you.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is inviting people who live, work or study in Warwickshire to take part in a survey to help understand the impact of the COVID-19 on our communities.
This is the second survey from the council and is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it had has their lives, including health and wellbeing, employment and services they use.
The results from the survey will highlight key issues faced by people throughout the past 18 months and will help to inform how our services and communities recover to be the best they can be following the pandemic.
The first survey was conducted over a year ago and the feedback helped to shape council services to support residents:
- People said that outdoor space was important.
- The council supported our hospitality sector to provide seating outdoors and have waived fees to use pavements. We are also investing in improving green spaces.
- People said the pandemic negatively impacted your wellbeing.
- The council secured £1m to invest in initiatives to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
- People said you were walking and cycling more for short distances.
The council invested in improving the cycling safety network across Warwickshire. - People said you were unsure how to access tests and general support through the pandemic.
The council increased promotion of 119 & nhs.uk/ coronavirus as well as sending COVID support guides to households across the county.
The survey, which should take around 15 minutes to complete, is available online at here. All respondents must be aged 18 and over. Anyone who would like to complete the survey but does not have internet access can call 01926 731484 for assistance to complete the survey over the phone.
For more information about keeping safe and well throughout the pandemic and to access council services visit here
Fix My Street – reporting problems on the highway.
Did you know you can report all sorts of problems on fix my street. Examples include abandoned vehicles, trees on road, potholes, broken manhole covers, Japanese Hogweed. Its very simple, enter a postcode, drop a marker onto the map that comes up, add photo (optional) and give a summary of the problem!
