Playing fields are dog fouling “hot spot”

CULCHETH’S Shaw Street playing fields have been pinpointed by local residents as a “hot spot” for dog fouling.
They have raised the matter with Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council – and local borough councillors Chris Vobe and Matt Smith have referred to the council’s enforcement team.
Election candidate Cathy Mitchell has also got involved.
She said: “It is clear to us that the incidents of fouling in this part of the village are becoming more severe.
“We are grateful that the council’s enforcement team are involved. Previously, we have had success in addressing some of the most challenging dog fouling issues whilst working with dedicated officers from the local authority.
“We are pleased to learn that the enforcement officers will be contacting both the junior and adult rugby teams who use the playing fields on a regular basis.
“Dog fouling represents a serious health hazard, and selfish acts by a minority who do not clean up after their pets are putting our local sports teams at risk.
“We are clear that, if offenders are caught, the council should exercise their powers to fine the perpetrators and clamp down on this problem for the benefit of everyone in our community.”
Cllrs Vobe and Cclr Smith are calling on any residents who may have information relating to offenders to get in touch with the borough’s enforcement team in confidence.
The parish council has also made enquiries about the possibility of introducing a dog control area – similar to the one used on Orford Park, Warrington – to help resolve the problem.