Hull City Council is calling on residents to be responsible and vigilant in tackling issues of dog fouling across the city.
Anyone who fails to clear up after their dog will be issued with a fixed penalty fine of £50. If the case goes to court, as well as facing prosecution, the owner of the animal could be faced with a fine of up to £2,500.
As well as encouraging dog owners to clean up after their animals, the council is also urging residents to report all dog fouling incidents they witness, to help keep Hull clean and tidy.
Cllr Charles Quinn said: “By working together, we can significantly reduce incidents of dog fouling and improve our city’s appearance.
“If you have any information that can help us identify and locate those responsible for allowing dog fouling, please contact us in confidence.
“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.”
If you witness any person allowing dog fouling, or capture footage on your mobile, dash cam, video doorbell or CCTV, you can report it via Dog fouling | Hull.
The council’s enforcement contractor, LA Support Limited, regularly patrol ‘hotspot’ locations across the city to deter dog fouling and help identify perpetrators.
If you know a location where dog fouling is an issue, you can let the Council know so LA Support Limited can patrol the area. Email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk, or call 01482 300 300.
