FOI request (FOIR-742429288)

Dog Fouling and Dog-Related Issues in Public Parks

Requested Wed 20 August 2025
Responded Thu 16 October 2025

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information regarding dog fouling and dog-related issues within your local authority area, covering the most recent full calendar year (or the latest data available).

General Area Data:

1. The number of fines issued for dog fouling offences.

2. The total number of dog-fouling-related complaints received.

3. The number of dedicated dog waste bins is currently provided by the council.

Park-Specific Data:

4. A list of public parks managed by the council.

5. For each park:

a. The number of dog-related complaints received.

b. Of those, how many are specifically related to dog fouling?

6. Which park received:

a. The highest number of dog-related complaints.

b. The lowest number of dog-related complaints.

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Response

Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.

1. Nil FPNs issued for dog fouling in parks.

2. 347 complaints received.

3. 182 bins.

4. Alexandra Park, Amherst Gardens, Archery Site Open Space, Bembrook Public Open Space, Bos Field Public Open Space, Churchwood Public Open Space, Cooden Ledge Public Open Space, Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings Country Park, Duke Road Pocket Park, Frontline Gardens, Gensing Gardens, Linton Gardens, Ore Place Open Space, Robertson Terrace Gardens, St Leonards Gardens, Summerfields Public Open Space, Swan Gardens, Warrior Square Gardens, Wellington Square Gardens, West Hill Public Open Space, West Marina Gardens, White Rock Gardens.

5. Information not held.

6. Information not held.