Man fined £100 for dog foul incident

On October 4th at 8:45pm, a man walking his dog failed to use a poo bag to clean up after his dog defecated on the grass.

A subsequent appeal by Telford & Wrekin Council for information after the pair were captured on CCTV, proved successful and the man was identified thanks to information provided from members of the public.

Following identification, the offender was issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice, which has now been paid. This success supports the council’s efforts to tackle dog fouling, and the council reiterated that it was only possible due to the active involvement and support of the community.

In the last 12 months, the number of dog fouling incidents reported to the council has risen by 36%, from 823 in 2022/23 to 1,119 in 2023/24. The council’s teams have responded swiftly to clear all reported fouling incidents, which has cost an estimated £15,000.

This increase in reports highlights the growing concerns of residents about dog fouling in the community.

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to tackling dog fouling and relies on the help of residents to report incidents and provide evidence, such as CCTV footage, photos, or witness statements. Digital evidence has proven invaluable in helping to identify offenders and secure penalties.

Information such as the date, time, location, description of the dog and owner, or even vehicle registration numbers, can all help in identifying the offender. If a fixed penalty is not paid, the offender may be asked to attend court.

The council remains committed to keeping Telford and Wrekin’s parks and public spaces clean and safe for everyone, and the public’s continued involvement is essential in achieving this goal.

Residents are encouraged to report dog fouling incidents and share evidence of offenders through:

MyTelford app – Sign up here
Telford & Wrekin Watch confidential hotline – 01952 388 800

Pic: Stock image by Telford Live