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Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 8:24pm

ECC Weekly Newsletter w/c - 25th January 2010

Further to the large article in the Bolton News (for those who saw it). Please can you refrain from letting you dogs, dig up or foul on the cricket ground. This is following a number of recent incidents and complaint. Also remember this is where children play.

Each day dogs produce vast amounts of excrement.

Much of this is left on footpaths and playing fields and at best can cover shoes and clothes and at worst can lead to blindness due to an infection called 'Toxocara canis'.

Councils can now designate land under The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. The designated land includes roads, footpaths, school playing fields, sports fields and parks.

It is an offence for a dog owner not to clean up after their dog in these areas.

Failure to comply can result in a prosecution and fine up to £1000.

It is no defence to claim ignorance of the dog's actions.

Edited by Silverback - 20 Feb 2010 at 10:53pm

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Posted: 15 Mar 2010 at 2:34pm

New campaign to tackle dog mess

10:50am Monday 15th March 2010

A CAMPAIGN to tackle dog fouling is officially under way.

Bolton Council is clamping down on pet owners who allow their animals to foul on public land and do not clean up after them.

Measures include dawn-to-dusk enforcement teams targeting 48 hotspots across the borough.

Owners who do not clean up after their pets will receive a £75 on-the-spot fine.

The council has 7,000 dog bone-shaped bag holders, which fit to leads or collars, to give away to encourage people to pick up dog mess.

K9, the council’s giant dog mascot, was in Moses Gate Country Park on Saturday, handing out the free cases to launch the scheme.

Council staff will head to locations across the borough this month and next to hand out more.

The holders, which contain a supply of bags, are also available from The Bolton News office in Churchgate and from the One Stop Shop at Bolton Town Hall.

Persistent offenders could face court and a fine of up to £1,000.

Information cards are going out to hotspot areas and people are being asked to report offences by calling 01204 336930 or online at bolton.gov.uk/hatelitter.

The scheme is the second phase of the council’s Love Bolton Hate Litter campaign, which initially targeted cigarette butts and packets.

Lets hope that Blackburn council take similar action!!!!

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Posted: 02 Apr 2010 at 8:02pm

On top of the poo on the ground and around the footpaths - we have dogs chasing balls all over the outfield gouging lumps out of the surface - here I am thinking that the RED sign as you enter the ground was quite clear ... quote

"Borough of Blackburn - Dogs are not allowed on this area" ... unquote

It's hard enough trying to get the ground in shape for a new cricket season (2 weeks away) without the outfield constantly being cut up by dogs whose owners can obviously read but basically don't care ...

Please exercise your dogs elsewhere!

Edited by Silverback - 04 Apr 2010 at 3:48pm

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Posted: 06 Apr 2010 at 11:36pm

Bolton News

On-spot fines plan to tackle dog dirt trouble

9:06am Tuesday 6th April 2010

POLICE officers could be given extra powers to issue on-the-spot fines to dog walkers who allow their pets to foul the streets.

Numerous complaints have been made to the authorities about dog fouling in the Turton and Edgworth area.

If the powers come into force, police community support officers will be able to issue immediate fines of £75 to anyone not cleaning up after their dogs.

Fines are normally only given out by council enforcement officers, and the council and police will have to make an agreement before the powers are adopted.

The community police officer who serves the area, PCSO Chris Williams, said dog fouling was a major source of complaints from residents attending their monthly meetings.

He said: “While it may be true that fouling might not usually be considered to be a police priority as it is normally dealt with by the local authority, there is clearly a strong feeling in the village about it.

“Someone needs to take some steps, and for the time being this will be me. The council only has one dog warden and that covers the whole borough, and this area isn’t considered a priority at the moment.”

PCSO Williams said he wanted to educate dog owners about the impact of fouling, especially the effect on local schoolchildren, as well as enforce dog control orders by handing out fines.

Bolton Council, which receives more than 500 complaints a year about dog fouling, launched a campaign against the problem last month, but Turton and Edgworth come under the remit of Blackburn with Darwen Council.

North Turton Parish Council will discuss the problem of dog fouling at its next meeting on Monday.

Edited by Silverback - 06 Apr 2010 at 11:37pm

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	ECC Weekly Newsletter w/c - 25th January 2010 Further to the large article in the Bolton News (for those who saw it). Please can you refrain from letting you dogs, dig up or foul on the cricket ground. This is following a number of recent incidents and complaint. Also remember this is where children play. Each day dogs produce vast amounts of excrement. Much of this is left on footpaths and playing fields and at best can cover shoes and clothes and at worst can lead to blindness due to an infection called 'Toxocara canis'. Councils can now designate land under The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. The designated land includes roads, footpaths, school playing fields, sports fields and parks. It is an offence for a dog owner not to clean up after their dog in these areas. Failure to comply can result in a prosecution and fine up to £1000. It is no defence to claim ignorance of the dog's actions. Edited by Silverback - 20 Feb 2010 at 10:53pm
	Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.


Silverback Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Location: Egerton Online Status: Offline Posts: 264	Quote Reply Posted: 15 Mar 2010 at 2:34pm
	New campaign to tackle dog mess 10:50am Monday 15th March 2010 A CAMPAIGN to tackle dog fouling is officially under way. Bolton Council is clamping down on pet owners who allow their animals to foul on public land and do not clean up after them. Measures include dawn-to-dusk enforcement teams targeting 48 hotspots across the borough. Owners who do not clean up after their pets will receive a £75 on-the-spot fine. The council has 7,000 dog bone-shaped bag holders, which fit to leads or collars, to give away to encourage people to pick up dog mess. K9, the council’s giant dog mascot, was in Moses Gate Country Park on Saturday, handing out the free cases to launch the scheme. Council staff will head to locations across the borough this month and next to hand out more. The holders, which contain a supply of bags, are also available from The Bolton News office in Churchgate and from the One Stop Shop at Bolton Town Hall. Persistent offenders could face court and a fine of up to £1,000. Information cards are going out to hotspot areas and people are being asked to report offences by calling 01204 336930 or online at bolton.gov.uk/hatelitter. The scheme is the second phase of the council’s Love Bolton Hate Litter campaign, which initially targeted cigarette butts and packets. Lets hope that Blackburn council take similar action!!!!
	Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

Silverback Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Location: Egerton Online Status: Offline Posts: 264	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Apr 2010 at 8:02pm
	On top of the poo on the ground and around the footpaths - we have dogs chasing balls all over the outfield gouging lumps out of the surface - here I am thinking that the RED sign as you enter the ground was quite clear ... quote "Borough of Blackburn - Dogs are not allowed on this area" ... unquote It's hard enough trying to get the ground in shape for a new cricket season (2 weeks away) without the outfield constantly being cut up by dogs whose owners can obviously read but basically don't care ... Please exercise your dogs elsewhere! Edited by Silverback - 04 Apr 2010 at 3:48pm
	Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

Silverback Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Location: Egerton Online Status: Offline Posts: 264	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 2010 at 11:36pm
	Bolton News On-spot fines plan to tackle dog dirt trouble 9:06am Tuesday 6th April 2010 POLICE officers could be given extra powers to issue on-the-spot fines to dog walkers who allow their pets to foul the streets. Numerous complaints have been made to the authorities about dog fouling in the Turton and Edgworth area. If the powers come into force, police community support officers will be able to issue immediate fines of £75 to anyone not cleaning up after their dogs. Fines are normally only given out by council enforcement officers, and the council and police will have to make an agreement before the powers are adopted. The community police officer who serves the area, PCSO Chris Williams, said dog fouling was a major source of complaints from residents attending their monthly meetings. He said: “While it may be true that fouling might not usually be considered to be a police priority as it is normally dealt with by the local authority, there is clearly a strong feeling in the village about it. “Someone needs to take some steps, and for the time being this will be me. The council only has one dog warden and that covers the whole borough, and this area isn’t considered a priority at the moment.” PCSO Williams said he wanted to educate dog owners about the impact of fouling, especially the effect on local schoolchildren, as well as enforce dog control orders by handing out fines. Bolton Council, which receives more than 500 complaints a year about dog fouling, launched a campaign against the problem last month, but Turton and Edgworth come under the remit of Blackburn with Darwen Council. North Turton Parish Council will discuss the problem of dog fouling at its next meeting on Monday. Edited by Silverback - 06 Apr 2010 at 11:37pm
	Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.