Slough Borough Council is getting tough with residents who don’t clean up after their dogs with a new campaign which aims to shock them out of their anti-social behaviour.
The ‘Cut the crap’ campaign was launched today on 23 February in Cippenham, Slough – one of the areas most badly affected.
Postcards featuring the slogan and a photo of the offensive poo will be hand delivered to all properties in the most affected areas and followed up with targeted enforcement action by the council’s animal warden and community wardens.
Slough Areas being targeted include parts of:
* Cippenham
* Langley
* Britwell
* Colnbrook
The postcards also inform people of the penalties for not picking up after their dog and also how responsible dog owners and other Slough residents can let the council know who is causing the problem.
Councillor James Swindlehurst, commissioner for Slough neighbourhoods, said: “Not clearing up after your dog is unacceptable, and we are determined to crack down on the minority of dog owners who act irresponsibly.
“Not only is it anti-social and a blight on neighbourhoods, but it is also dangerous and unpleasant for all residents. I am particularly concerned for our youngest residents who may be playing on grassed areas which has been fouled by dogs.
“I hope that this campaign will make those irresponsible dog owners think very carefully about their behaviour, and end this horrible habit. I would also urge other residents and dog owners to get involved in keeping our neighbourhoods clean.”
New Slough litter bins, which can take bagged dog waste, are also being installed across the borough. Forty have already been installed with 40 more being installed in the coming months.
These are in addition to the 180 dog bins already placed around the town.
Jackie Singer, Slough Borough Council’s animal warden, said: “Allowing your dog to foul and not clearing it up is revolting.
“Slough Borough Council has placed bins throughout the borough for the convenience of dog walkers, but if you cannot find a bin you must still clear up and take it home with you.
“If we catch someone allowing their dog to foul and not properly disposing of it they can be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
“And if this is not paid and we prosecute they could end up with a criminal record.”
Slough Borough Council
