Our Environment

Colburn Town Council is very keen to look after our local environment.

Please find below two links which may be of use.

Dog Warden Service

Dog Fouling

The District Council deals with dog fouling, stray dogs through its dog warden service. Dog noise is dealt with by the Environmental Health Department.

For Straying Dogs call 0845 2417253 or email info@animalwardens.co.uk (24hrs a day, 7 days a week if secured - 8am to 6pm if not secure)
For Dog Noise call 0845 1211 555 - Environmental Health
For Dog Fouling clearance & enforcement call 0845 1211 555 - Street Scene.
Dog Fouling
Dog waste bins are provided throughout the district to encourage dog owners to clean up after their pets. Dog Waste can also be placed in your domestic bin (NOT GREEN WASTE!)

The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 is enforced across the entire district. The law applies to any designated land which is open to the air (on at least one side) and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access, with or without payment. This includes highways with a speed limit of 40 mph or less; pavements; verges; open spaces such as village greens, parks and play areas; and public rights of way such as footpaths and bridleways.

It says that owners must clear up after their dogs! That can be done by using a 'poop scoop' or plastic bag - anything that will safely remove the faeces from the land. They can be disposed of either in a dog waste bin, litter bin or with domestic refuse - in a sealed bag.

If a dog defecates at any time on designated land and a person in charge of the dog at that time fails to remove the faeces from the land, that person is guilty of an offence. It the offence is witnessed then they may be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £50. If that fine is left unpaid or contested the Council will take action through the courts which carries fines of up to £1000, a criminal record, and possible court costs.