Dog poo at the Castle Grounds and Windmill

FROM LORRAINE WATLING, PARISH CLERK
The Parish Council is concerned that a number of parishioners appear to be unaware that their dogs are leaving mess which is causing concern to other parishioners. This is a particular problem at the Castle Grounds and the Windmill Centre which are recreational areas used by people of all ages. The PC has received complaints from several residents and clubs that use these facilities and would like to remind dog owners that it is an offence to let their animals foul an area without cleaning up the resulting mess. Please can we remind residents that doggy ‘poo bags’ are available free of charge from the PC office at the Windmill Centre, which is open 5.30-7.30pm Mondays, 1–5pm Wednesdays, 9am–1pm Thursdays and 9.30am–1pm on Saturdays.

Dogs are welcome to accompany their owners when collecting these bags and I usually have a supply of ‘gravy bones’ in the office for my four-legged visitors. The PC would welcome other suggestions for locations where ‘poo bags’ could be made available.