Poop peril in Polperro Campaign to get dog owners to clean up after their pets
Residents, traders and dog-walkers in Polperro have joined forces to get the ‘Scoop the Poop’ message across, in the fight against dog mess
Residents and traders in Polperro have joined forces in the fight against dog mess.
Locals and visitors will be invited to sign up to a ‘doggie charter’ of good behaviour, and pledge to clear up after their pets.
The campaign is being sponsored by Pets at Home, who will be providing ‘rewards’ for dogs whose owners do the right thing.
Paul Howard is a resident of the Warren – one area of Polperro which has been blighted by the problem. He said: ‘It’s disgusting how some dog owners just allow their dogs to mess in the street
and despoil our lovely village. We don’t want Polperro to become known as Poop-perro.
‘It’s not just an eyesore but a health hazard,’ he added.
The majority of owners are responsible, said Polperro’s Cornwall Councillor Edwina Hannaford.
Fixed penalty
But tougher enforcement may be necessary for the minority, she says, noting that the fixed penalty for failing to clean up is £80, which can rise to £1000 if a prosecution follows.
‘I have requested that the dog warden makes more regular
patrols in hot spots such as the Warren and the Harbourside, to try and deter people from allowing their dogs to mess,’ said Cllr Hannaford.
‘I consider this behaviour to be highly anti-social.’ she continued.
‘I urge people to report any instances to Cornwall Council, which can be done online or by calling 0300 1234 212.
‘It is only by people getting involved and reporting problems in their neighbourhood that we will be able to solve this problem.’
A poster has been produced to highlight the message that
‘Polperro welcomes responsible dog owners’ and copies are available from Steve Douress, at Rosina’s on Lansallos Street, or Giles Thomas at Toad Hall Cottages.
Mr Thomas said he welcomed the new Scoop the Poop initiative. ‘We only accept pets to our holiday lets by prior written permission of the property owners and we ask visitors to keep their dogs under control,’ he said.
‘We also explain that visitors are responsible for cleaning up after their pets around the cottage and around Polperro.’
LOOE TOWN REMEMBERS Taken from Cornish Times of Friday, February 15, 2002
Looe First full markets for a month
For the first time in several weeks after atrocious weather conditions, some of the fishing fleet have been able to venture out, leading to the first full market for a month on Wednesday. Added to this Thursday’s market was the biggest for some time with a welcome return of lemons. Figures: Weds, Feb 13 – squid 320, lemons 750, plaice 120, whiting 1,800, pouting 1,100, conger 600, cod 550, pollack 1200, ling 130; Thurs, Feb 14 – mackerel 5,500, squid 270, cuttle 170, lemons 1,400, whiting 2300, pollack 2,500, ling 230, plaice 260, cod 1,300, conger 150.
Making the most of the ‘love season’ by selling roses and teddies were Becky Ackland, Laura Bailey, Shona Collings, Kelly- Marie Tape, Kerry Heywood and Charlotte Gurd, of Looe Community School
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