The parish council will be working with East Lindsey District Council to tackle the problem of dog fouling in the village and need your help.
Dog Fouling: Action Is Being Taken
Following ongoing concerns and repeated complaints from residents, the affected areas have been reported to East Lindsey District Council’s Environmental Crime Team.
Targeted patrols will be carried out, and the Dog Warden will be patrolling. Residents can help identify regular offenders by reporting the date, time, and location of incidents along with a description of the person, dog, or vehicle where possible.
Please do not approach anyone who becomes aggressive. Failure to clean up after a dog in a public place can result in a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice.
Authorised officers can also ask dog owners to show that they are carrying a suitable means of cleaning up and fined if not.
Incidents can be reported either by telephone: 01507-601 111, or email customerservices@e-lindsey.gov.uk Or report it online on FixMyStreet.com.
Dogs on Leads – Community Guidance
With the main summer holidays now over and families heading home, North Somercotes
Settles into a calmer early-autumn rhythm. Even so, our footpaths, beaches and village lanes remain popular with visitors – and with plenty of dogs still out enjoying the cooler weather.
Not every dog is confident around unfamiliar dogs, and not every owner can predict how their dog will react, especially when paths are narrow, visibility is limited, or even when you’re in a large open space. A friendly dog can still unintentionally cause worry, and a nervous dog may feel overwhelmed when approached by another off-lead dog.
Following a number of incidents. If your dog normally walks or plays off lead, please put them on a lead whenever you see another dog walker approaching or when you know your routes will cross. It’s a simple courtesy that helps prevent anxiety, misunderstandings and unnecessary tension between dogs and their owners. A little thoughtfulness keeps our village safe, calm and welcoming for residents, and visitors alike.
Legal Note (East Lindsey District Council)
Dogs must always be kept on leads when in public spaces. East Lindsey District Council enforces dog-on-lead requirements through Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO’s), https://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/PSPO which allows authorised officers to instruct owners to put their dog on a lead in any public area. Failure to comply can result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £500.
A little care from each of us makes North Somercotes a safer, calmer place for everyone.
