Issue - items at meetings - Petitions

Report of the Strategic Director, Resources (copy attached).

5(i)      Clean up after your pets – dog fouling, North Portslade

5i.1      Councillor Carden presented a petition signed by 129 people calling for the council to take urgent action against dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets in North Portslade. He suggested that officers from the Animal Welfare Team attend summer fayres in the area to raise awareness and educate dog owners about the health risks to children and others.

5i.2      The Chair acknowledged that dog fouling was an issue right across the city and that he supported the suggestion to educate people through community events.

5i.3      Councillor West advised that he took the issue very seriously and recognised the dangers for children in particular. He stated that officers would respond in relation to the specific problems in North Portslade and gave assurances that the citywide issue was high on his agenda.

5i.4      RESOLVED – That the petition be noted.