Reporting dog fouling

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across the borough means that:

• it is an offence for persons in control of a dog not to clear up after their dog has fouled in a public place
• it is an offence for a person not to produce a means to clear up after their dog has fouled, for example sufficient dog poo bags, when asked to do so by an authorised officer
• failure to comply with a PSPO could result in an on the spot fine of £100 or ultimately prosecution

Check the status of a reported dog fouling issue

In some parks there are special bins for dog waste but generally litter bins should be used for this purpose. Once reported to us, dog fouling will be removed within 24 hours if in a play area and within five working days for all other areas.

Report dog fouling

Dog Fouling Public Space Protection Order - 16 November 2023(PDF) [2 Mb]