Help combat dog fouling in Elmbridge

 Elmbridge is launching a campaign to target dog fouling and its antisocial impact on local communities. The borough is asking local people to become the eyes of their community and report irresponsible dog owners. The new campaign will be launched on Wednesday, 22 July at The Riverside walk in Hersham. A photo launch will be attended by Councillors, Council Officers and representatives of local resident groups and businesses who are fed up with the way many parts of the borough has become a fouling hotspot. Dog fouling impacts all of society. Not only can dog mess carry disease but it also turns people away from enjoying our natural environment. People living close to parks and green spaces feel that this is a growing blight on the area in which they live. Posters warning dog owners that their actions are being watched will be put up around Elmbridge. They also remind owners that not cleaning up after their pet carries a £50 fine. Postcards encouraging residents to report irresponsible owners to the council will be distributed to community groups, schools, libraries and pet shops.