An increasing quantity of dog poo is being seen in Stretton – with locals getting in touch with walkers to get after their pooches. Over the last couple of months a big quantity of excrement has actually been dropped and left in around appeal areas in Stretton, outraging one dog walker.
He has actually taken it upon himself to spray paint the upseting faeces blue to highlight what he says is a growing issue in the town. The latest images reveal dog poo left on the tarmac course in between Hillfield Lane and Beach Lane that runs surrounding to the canal.
He said: “I have actually been walking my child’s dogs for numerous years and there has actually been a boost over the last couple of months. I believe the boost might be that more individuals purchased dogs throughout lockdown.
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“I have actually called the council various times and have actually been spray painting the poo to highlight the issue. It likewise assists to see so individuals can prevent it.
“There are simply a lot of to count now. I understand that those playing football in Hillfield Park are needing to examine the pitch prior to playing.”
A representative for East Staffordshire Borough Council said: “The council’s community and civil enforcement team is aware of the dog fouling in Stretton and would like to remind dog owners that failure to pick up after your dog can and will lead to a fixed penalty notice or even prosecution. The CCE team carry out regular patrols.”
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