Worthing Borough Council

The Poop Scoop Laws

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Dog Fouling complaints are regularly received by the council's Dog Warden Service. Reports and letters in the local newspapers also highlight the frequency and extent of the problem in Worthing.

Responsible dog owners know how simple it is to clear up their dog's waste. It takes very little time and there are over 300 dog waste disposal bins provided within the borough. Whilst allowing your dog to foul may only be a minor criminal offence it is one that upsets local residents, can cause serious health risks, particularly to children and can give all dog owners a bad reputation. No one likes to stand in it, so why do some dog owners ignore the law and leave it polluting our environment?

The Poop Scoop Laws

These bye-laws apply to all:

• Parks
• Pavements
• Grass verges
• Gutters
• Roads 40mph and under
• Pedestrianised areas
• Footpaths
• Larger public open spaces
• The beach and promenade

Anyone in control of a dog is required to remove faeces deposited by the dog. Failing to do so risks a prosecution and a maximum fine of £500. The Dog Wardens regularly patrol the Borough and any member of the public witnessing dog owners who are blatantly ignoring their responsibility to clear away their dogs waste is encouraged to notify them in confidence.

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