Don’t mess up

issue fixed penalty notices of £100 to any person who has allowed their dog to foul and failed to clear it up.

Residents can help the council’s dog wardens to crackdown on the menace by getting in touch with the service. People will need to provide as much detail as possible of any known offenders – including the locations and their regular walking times.

people who do not pick up their dog’s mess. We need proof to be able to deal with any offenders and that’s where we need the public’s help.”

Details of people who have not cleaned up their pet’s poop can be sent to prideline@erewash.gov.uk. You can also call 0115 850 8383 during opening hours.

Erewash Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Warden Service are running a campaign encouraging more dog owners to pick up their dog’s poop.

Our wardens regularly patrol the borough and where necessary will

Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment, says: “We continue to see some irresponsible

Residents can make a request for a dog mess clean-up by text on 07792 701 586 or via their online My Erewash account. Please note that a precise location will be required for the wardens.