Dog Fouling - Hambleton Council's Guide

Be aware for a successful conviction provide the Council with as much information as possible
  • description of the person committing the offence, name, address, vehicle, model, colour, registration
  • description of the dog
  • photographs
  • date, time, location
All the above details make it easier for enforcement action to be taken, unless we find out who is committing the offences we are unable to take any action and the problem just continues.
Dog waste bins are provided throughout the district to encourage dog owners to clean up after their pets. Please dispose of dog waste in your black bin.
If a dog defecates at any time on designated land AND the person in charge of the dog at that time fails to remove the faeces, that person is guilty of an offence. Penalty for such an offence is £50 FPN (fixed penalty notice) or if the above fine is left unpaid or contested the Council will take action through the magistrates court which carries fines of up to £1000, a criminal record, court costs, and victim surcharge. Please do not put dog waste into the green garden waste bin.

Lost & Found Dogs

Hambleton Council's Guide can be found by going to their website - Click the button.

​See also Dog Rehoming under the Emergency Services page - Click Here