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Dog fouling is a health hazard and it makes us feel bad about our community to encounter it.

A cleaner neighbourhood.
We all want it.
We can all help to achieve it.

Ashfield District Council (like all Local Authorities) has a legal duty to keep certain types of land which come under its control clear of dog faeces, as far as is practicable. These areas include:

• Parks
• Recreation grounds
• Children's playgrounds
• Sports grounds
• Picnic sites
• Pedestrianised areas
• Pavements
• Verges
• Footpaths
• Gutters and carriageways

To report dog fouling please contact the Dog Control Officer or report the problem online.

Prosecution for Dog Fouling

Prosecution in the magistrate's court may result in a fine of up to £1,000. Alternatively the Council may issue a fixed penalty notice. Payment of a fixed penalty of £50 within 14 days discharges any liability for the offence. If you fail to pay the fixed penalty you will be prosecuted which could result in a higher fine and responsibility for the court costs. The fixed penalty notice is discretionary; where a persistent offender is known the authority may prosecute.

It is every dog owner's duty to clean up after their dog:

• If you have a garden encourage the dog to "go" there. You can then bury the mess or alternatively clean it up and bin it.
• If you walk your dog always carry the means to clear up after your dog. The council provides poop scoop bags free of charge at all council offices.
• Never let your dog out by itself to "go to the loo".

Poop scoop bags

FREE poop scoop bags are available from the following locations:

Ashfield District Council offices at:

• Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
• Fox Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
• Watnall Road, Hucknall.
• Nottingham Road, Selston.

Council Visitor Centres based at:

• Portland Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
• Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
• Titchfield Park, Park Drive, Hucknall.
• County Contact, The Idlewells, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
• One Stop Community Shop, 40-42 High Street, Stanton Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
• Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Road, Jacksdale.

Leisure Centres:

• Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
• Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Road, Hucknall.
• Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New Street, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Dog Control Orders

There are many dog owners across Ashfield and the majority act responsibly and keep their dog or dogs under control which includes clearing up after their dog in a public place. Unfortunately the small number of inconsiderate dog owners who don't keep their dog or dogs under control and clear up after their dog causes many problems for the community.

Further information on dog control orders

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