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Animal - fouling: Outline
The local authority are responsible for monitoring dog fouling and for initiating court proceedings against offenders.
- Complete an online form to report dog fouling
- Complete an online form to report a problem with a dog litter bin
Please keep a note of dates and times you witness owners letting their dogs foul and not cleaning up, with a brief description of the dog and the owner. This may help to identify those responsible. You can also report a problem with a dog litter bin.
Additional information: Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is committing an offence. It is an offence for a dog owner not to clean up after their dog in these areas. Failure to comply can result in a prosecution and fine of up to £1000 or the issue of a fixed penalty notice.
Availability
We are open office hours, Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.Contact: Operational Services Contact Centre
Department: Operational Services
Email: operational.services@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661743
Fax: 01282 661750
Fleet Street Depot, Fleet Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YQPID No: 577
