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Dog fouling is one of our residents' major concerns which is why we take it very seriously.
Hastings Borough Council provides dog bins in our streets and parks and open spaces for use by dog owners, and we are responsible for monitoring dog fouling and for initiating court proceedings against offenders.
There are numerous reasons why you must clear up your dog's faeces:
Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, anybody who permits a dog in their charge to foul any public area within the town is committing an offence - we will prosecute!
Dog faeces carry many germs. If a child plays where a dog has fouled, they could become very ill and, in extreme cases become blind.
above: the parasite toxocara canis that lives in dog faeces and can cause blindness
There can't be many more upsetting experiences than treading dog faeces into your home.
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Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is committing an offence.
The Environmental Enforcement Officers enforce the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 and can prosecute any person who allows their dog to foul a public place (with a fine of up to £1000).
Please use our online forms to report dog fouling in our streets and parks and open spaces.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact us by telephone or e-mail.
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This page last updated: 19/08/2009