INDEPENDENT councillor Neil Johnson says helping local residents to tackle an epidemic of dog fouling in Croft is one of his absolute top priorities.
Neil has been out and about in Croft over the weekend, where he rolled up his sleeves and helped to bag and bin as much dog fouling as he could find!
Neil said: “Dog fouling is no laughing matter. We have a bit of an epidemic in Croft at the moment which local residents are rightly raising concerns about. It can spread diseases and even cause blindness in children if they get it in their eyes.
“Over the weekend, I’ve spoken face to face with everyone who has contacted me about this issue. I’ve also been out and about helping to clear up some of the mess myself – it’s not a nice job, but someone has got to do it!
“There is a particular problem on the field near the youth centre. What I am now trying to do is persuade the Council to install more dog waste bins and signs in the village. Extra dog waste bags have been made available to the public but there could be more. The issue will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting and I will be there to support any residents who have concerns.
“In the meantime I am calling on all dog owners to act responsibly and clean up after their pets. Residents can let me know if there are any areas of the village that are badly affected by fouling and I will go there personally to help clean them up.”
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Great to have this support. Croft Litter Network highlighted the problem during lockdown, installed signage and poo bag dispensers with the support of the Parish council. Another push is very welcome on the back of the work we have done and the recent recommendations made to the PC