New Warning Signs for Dog Owners on Walkway at Douglas Terrace

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As a regular dog walker along the coastal pathway from Douglas Terrace to the Stannergate, my attention was drawn today to the new sign (see left) erected by the Environment Department. 

This warning sign, reminds dog owners of their responsibility to clean up after their dog. It also  points out that if owners don't clean up after their dog, council staff or the police can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice of £40, which increases if it's not paid.

Many of my constituents complain about dog fouling in The Ferry. According to Keep Scotland Tidy, in a recent national survey, 69% of the Scottish public said that dog fouling bothered them more than any other type of litter and 52% singled it out as the type that offended them most.

I hope that the new signs are backed up with enforcement so that we can look forward to cleaned up streets.