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Dog Owners

Although the situation is improving, dog fouling remains a problem throughout the village.  Four new dog bins have recently been installed and are situated at the junction of Caldy Valley Road and Chester Road, Caldy Valley Road and Gorse Way and two on Chester Road itself.  The bins are provided for the benefit of everyone so please ensure that you clean up after your dog.  Maximum penalty £1000.

It has now been necessary to impose a complete ban of dogs from the Jubilee Field.

The field is now regularly used by local junior football teams.  Needless to say there is nothing more unpleasant than getting covered in dog dirt whilst playing.  However there are also serious health issues. The greatest risk from dog dirt is toxocariasis. Toxocariasis is an infection of the round worm Toxocara canis. It is a disease which can be spread from animals to humans via dog fouling. It can cause stomach upsets, headaches and sore throats. In some cases it can result in eye damage.

The City Council Dog Warden will be increasing patrols of the Jubilee Field and will enforce the ban.  The maximum penalty is a £500 fine.

Page Last Updated November 2008