Residents urged to report irresponsible dog owners

Hull City Council has warned of fines being issued to those caught leaving dog mess

Hull City Council is appealing for people to report dog owners who do not clean up after their pets.

The authority said the number of dog fouling incidents increase as the evenings become darker.

Dog owners caught offending face a fixed penalty fine of £50. If the case goes to court, the penalty could be up to £2,500, the council added.

"Dog fouling is a disgusting blight on our neighbourhoods, and we will not hesitate to issue fines to those who fail to comply," a council spokesperson added.

Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: "During dark nights, it can be tempting to let standards slip, but we must remain diligent.

"I urge all dog owners to carry poo bags and to dispose of the waste responsibly.

"By working together, we can significantly reduce incidents of dog fouling and improve our city's appearance," he added.

Enforcement officers patrol hotspot locations across the city to deter dog fouling and identify perpetrators, but the council said it needs the public's help.

"If you have any information that can help us identify and locate those responsible for allowing dog fouling, please contact us in confidence," Quinn said.

"We would like to thank the majority of dog owners in Hull who are responsible and our residents for their commitment to keeping our city clean and tidy."

Anyone who witnesses an owner allowing dog fouling and has mobile, video or CCTV footage are urged to report it here.

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