Lambeth pooper scooper patrol

Lambeth

Date:2 December 2003
Ref: 1705
Press contact: Andrea Lake
Tel: 020 7926 2739
Email: alake@lambeth.gov.uk

Press Release

Lambeth pooper scooper patrol

Lambeth's dog owners are, in the main a responsible group, according to a recent exercise carried out by Lambeth Council. The survey's aim was to canvass public opinion on the council's facilities for clearing up dog mess, and to educate dog walkers about the dangers of not clearing up after fido.

Council officers patrolled Kennington Park, Clapham Common, Streatham Common and their surrounding areas last month to find out if people were clearing up or intending to clear up after their dogs, and to issue warnings to those who did not scoop up their dog's mess. They also gave out poop scoop bags and issued warnings and leaflets about action the council would take against people who didn't clear up after their pets.

The vast majority of dog walkers were supportive of the council's initiative to tackle the problem of dog fouling, and the council has taken on board residents' suggestions that more dog bins were needed and that the laws to tackle dog fouling should be used. They also commented that 'dogs on leads' rules in parks be enforced.

Councillor Clare Whelan, executive member for the environment said, 'We have such wonderful Commons in Lambeth that it is a shame when a few people do not take responsibility for their pets and allow them to foul the parks. This is both dangerous and very unpleasant'.

'This exercise has been very useful for both Lambeth Council and dog owners who use the park. We have learned that there is a need for more bins to collect dog mess and we will be looking at ways of addressing this, and pet owners know that we are taking the issue of dog fouling very seriously.'

ENDS

Issued by the Communication Centre
London Borough of Lambeth
Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton Hill
London SW2 1RW

Telephone 020 7926 1000
Fax 020 7926 2835
www.lambeth.gov.uk

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