HEALTH RISK AT SEASIDE 'REC'

The recreation ground, off Walmer Road, had become so badly covered in dogs mess that it was becoming a real health risk for football teams using the pitches. The mess was also making the area very unpleasant for children and the majority of responsible dog walkers.

The unenviable task of picking up the mess fell on the Council's grounds maintenance contractor, Wyevale Landscapes Ltd.

In total, four dustbin bags of dogs mess were collected.

There are three dog bins on the site.

*Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 dog owners or keepers are responsible for removing faeces immediately from pavements, roads and alleyways, playing fields, parks and recreation grounds, play areas, grass verges and grassed spaces in residential areas. Failure to do so is an offence and can incur a maximum penalty of 1,000.