FI16220
Request
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information regarding dog fouling and dog-related issues within your local authority area, covering the most recent full calendar year (or the latest data available):
General Area Data:
- The number of fines issued for dog fouling offences.
- The total number of dog-fouling-related complaints received.
- The number of dedicated dog waste bins is currently provided by the council.
Park-Specific Data:
4. A list of public parks managed by the council.
5. For each park the number of dog-related complaints received.
6. Of those, how many are specifically related to dog fouling?
7. Which park received the highest number of dog-related complaints.
8. Which park received the lowest number of dog-related complaints.
Response
1. One
2. 161
3. We have 172 bespoke dog waste bins, however, dog-waste can also be put in the circa 800 other litter bins and circa 50,000+ household residual bins in the district.
4. This information is available online at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Leisure-Culture-Tourism/Leisure-Facilities/Play-Areas-MUGAs-Skate-Parks/Play-Areas.aspx.
5. As follows:
- Kearsney Abbey, Dover 5
- Market Place, Aylesham 1
No complaints were received for the other parks.
6. One.
7. Kearsney Abbey, Dover
8. All those listed on the website, other than those mentioned in response to question 5.