A MAN has been fined for a dog fouling offence in Glanamman.
A council environmental enforcement officer was on patrol on Cwmamman Road when they saw a 35-year-old man allow his dog to defecate on the pavement and walk away.
Officers approached the man, who admitted he knew it was an offence not to clear his dog’s faeces.
He was issued with a £75 fixed penalty notice and given a bag to clear up his dog’s mess.
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: “Most dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets; however, there is a small minority who do not and we will not hesitate to fine them.
“One of the main reasons people do not clean up after their dog is because they think there isn’t a council officer watching; but if the message gets out that the general public can take direct action to report offences, dog owners are far more likely to behave responsibly.”
You can report dog fouling online at ilocal.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/report/or please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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