Neighbourhood wardens will be out and about this week reminding dog owners to ‘bag it and bin it’ in support of the Dogs Trust National Poop Scoop week.
Throughout the week wardens will be talking to dog owners and reminding them to clear up after their dogs to help keep their local community clean.
Since April this year council wardens and park rangers have been stepping up patrols across the town to remind owners of the need to clear up after their dogs.
As well as raising awareness of the issues and encouraging dog owners to pick up after their pets, they have been appealing to the public to report incidents and problem areas so that targeted action can be taken.
By supporting the 2012 campaign by the Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, the council’s wardens hope to encourage more dog owners to pick up after their dogs.
Councillor John Caswell, Northampton Borough Council cabinet member for the environment, said: “For the past few months our wardens and park rangers have been working across the town to highlight the problem of dog fouling and so we are very happy to support the National Poop Scoop Week 2012 campaign.
“Thankfully most dog owners do clear up after their pets, but there are still a minority who don’t. These campaigns coupled with regular patrols help make a difference by raising awareness of the issue.”
To report problems of dog fouling call the council’s neighbourhood wardens on 0300 330 7000 or email ehealth@northampton.gov.uk.