Inconsiderate Derbyshire Dales dog owners who don’t get to grips with a messy problem could soon be facing a £75 on-the-spot fine.
Derbyshire Dales District Council are currently asking you for your views as we draws up new policies to crack down on people who don’t clean up after their dogs.
New Public Space Protection Orders (previously Dog Control Orders to tackle irresponsible dog owners will be activated early next year – and views are currently being sought online.
Local people are being asked if they support the £75 penalty for fixed penalty notices and if they think dog owners should be responsible for picking up and properly disposing of dog faeces deposited by their dogs.
Local people can also have their say on a suggestion to increase areas where dogs can be excluded or must be kept on a lead in places such as recreation grounds, cemeteries and churchyards, or children’s play areas.
Another proposal is that dogs must be put on a lead if directed to do so by an authorised officer from the District Council.
DDDC currently spend £830,000 on street cleaning every year – and this includes the cost of emptying 350 dog waste bins across the Dales.