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More than 1,400 complaints about canine fouling have been made in Bradford over a four-year interval.
Bradford Council stated it was contacted 1,402 occasions about canine mess between January 2020 and December 2023.
The figures have been printed because the council evaluations whether or not to increase a public house safety order (PSPO), which permits it to penalise canine house owners for breaking sure guidelines.
A report printed by Bradford Council stated the numbers “demonstrated” why the order ought to “stay in place”.
The council introduced within the PSPO in 2017 in an effort to clamp down on canine house owners who fail to scrub up after their pets.
The order additionally permits the council to advantageous house owners who fail to maintain their dogs on leads round lakes and ponds, in addition to in parks whereas organised sport or occasions are taking place.
Having been prolonged for 3 years in 2021, the order will expire on the finish of May this 12 months, until it’s prolonged once more.
A report, which can go earlier than a council committee subsequent Thursday, stated there have been 417 stories of canine fouling in 2023, probably the most of any 12 months for the reason that Covid pandemic.
There had been additionally greater than 1,000 stories of harmful dogs throughout the 4 years, with 322 final 12 months alone.
The report states the figures, alongside the outcomes of a public session over the PSPO, “clearly display the necessity for restrictions and prohibitions to stay in place.”
In the general public session run by the council, 97% stated they supported all dogs being stored on leads round fields, parks and pitches when organised sport is taking place.
A complete of 72% additionally agreed with dogs being stored on a lead round lakes and ponds.
