PEOPLE in parts of Oxfordshire have declared a war on careless dog owners not cleaning up after their beloved pets.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have been forced to issue yet another warning to residents who do not collect the litter after a stark rise in complaints.
A joint letter from the two local authorities said: "Although there are many benefits that come with owning a dog, especially during lockdown, there are also responsibilities which include cleaning up after your dog.
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"Please be aware that it is an offence to not clean up after your dog or leave used dog waste bags anywhere other than an appropriate bin.
"We know that most residents take a lot of pride in their local area and we encourage everybody to take extra steps in keeping your parish clean and tidy."
Under the Dog Fouling of Land Act 1996, not picking up after a dog can result in an on-the-spot fixed penalty notice of £50 and incorrect disposal of dog waste bags e.g. not putting them in the
bin can result in an £80 fixed penalty notice.
If fines are not paid, cases can be escalated to court with fines rising to £1,000.
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