A MAN has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog at Llanelli’s Millennium Coastal Park.
He was issued with a fixed penalty notice for £75 by the council’s environmental enforcement officers who were on patrol in the Festival Fields area at the time of the offence.
Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “The Millennium Coastal Park is a popular leisure attraction and is used by families as well as cyclists and runners; not only is stepping in dog mess extremely unpleasant but there are also health implications.
“The council’s enforcement officers carry out regular patrols across the county and we will not hesitate to prosecute anyone caught failing to clean up after their dog in a public place.”
Residents are being urged to help the council catch offenders by reporting any dog fouling incidents.
Cllr Jones added: “Our officers cannot be everywhere at once and so we are asking the public to help us catch those responsible as part of our ‘Dog Watch’ scheme.
“By working together we can create a cleaner, greener and safer Carmarthenshire for everyone.”
To report a dog fouling incident call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or complete the online form at www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/dogfouling
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