Bewsey and Dallam campaign to tackle dog fouling hailed a success

Following on from the success of the first dog fouling week earlier this year, Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) and People and Dogs (PAD) representatives have been out and about delivering another week of activities to combat the problem.

The campaign saw residents placing posters and awareness banners in windows around the area, with many taking the opportunity to show their support.

During the week free waste bags and leaflets were handed out to residents to raise awareness of the rules and help them stay on the right side of the law.

Staff from Warrington Borough Council (WBC) were also on hand, cleaning pathways and walkways of the mess and placing spray paint signs on the pavements in hot spot areas.

As a result of partners efforts this year dog fouling complaints to WBC have reduced from 66 as of spring 2014, to 25 as of spring this year.

The PAD initiative has brought together dog lovers to support dog owners and was formed through a partnership with GGHT, WBC, Cheshire Police and residents

The initiative is also part of ‘the Delivering Wellbeing in Bewsey and Dallam project,  which is being spearheaded by WBC to revitalise the area.

GGHT’s regeneration officer Kim Bate said: "This campaign has been running since earlier in the year and has achieved some very positive outcomes.

"We want to raise as much awareness as possible of the dog fouling issue through educating people about the risks to others posed by leaving this mess and the implications it can have on the whole community."

The council’s executive board member for leisure, community and culture Cllr Kate Hannon said: "Dog fouling is a terrible blight on our streets and the lovely green spaces we enjoy in the borough.

"It is great to see partners and responsible dog owners coming together to raise awareness, contributing to a reduction in dog fouling complaints this year."

For further information visit www.gght.org.uk/scoopthepoop or www.warrington.gov.uk/report