In response to suggestions from residents, a number of dog waste bins around Dringhouses & Woodthorpe have been ‘upgraded’ to dual use litter and dog waste bins.
There have been issues in recent months with dog waste bins quickly becoming full and needing to be emptied much more frequently. Hopefully the extra capacity that the new bins provide, along with regular emptying, will prevent a repeat of the overflowing bin issues that we have seen of late.
Dual use bins have been installed at the Ashbourne Way entrance to Acomb Wood (pictured below) and on Little Hob Moor at the fork in the path by the allotments and near to the exit onto Hob Moor Terrace.
Ashbourne WayLittle Hob Moor
Another improvement has been made at the Summerfield Road entrance to Woodthorpe Green, where some slabs have been laid to create a mud-free route for people to use to get the bin located there. Initially there was a muddy gap between the path and the new slabs, but council workers soon returned to finish the job.
Incidents of dog fouling in Woodthorpe seem to be on the rise, despite additional litter and dog waste bin having been installed across the ward.
One resident has made their feeling very clear on one snicket footpath.
City of York Council is asking local communities to get involved in tackling the problem. Set out below is a briefing note which sets out details of a project that groups of residents can get involved with. Ward funding would be available to cover the costs of the project.
Aim of the project
To combat the growing incidents of dog fouling around York, to equip stakeholders and members of the public with information to help raise awareness and the means to report incidents and help tackle the problem at a local level.
Why do we want to do this?
There has been an increase in reports of dog fouling to Neighbourhood Enforcement both from members of the public and via Public Realm.
There is insufficient resource to carry out the amount of patrolling necessary to cover all problem areas and offences often take place at unsocial hours when officers will not be available to patrol.
In addition, patrols alone are not the most effective tool to deter people from allowing their dogs to foul; more local ownership of the problem is required – to be the eyes and ears of the community and make the offence socially unacceptable.
Scope of Project
The project will revolve around a package of information, guidance and free materials for dog owners, aimed at ward councillors, Parish councils, Resident Associations and community groups.
The package will include:-
Advertising Materials and guidance
100 “Its not a game” flyers for door to door delivery
Bespoke flyers/postcards for targeted campaigns by street
Information on School engagement to design a poster
Information on designing their own
Pricing and information for A4 lamp-post mounted aluminium signs
Free Merchandise
Supply of dog poo bags
Supply of hand sanitiser
Spray Paint
Intelligence Gathering
Monitoring report forms for information gathering
Local Maps – on request
Incident reporting booklets
Comprehensive instructions to help identify perpetrators and/or problem locations and times
The pack will provide a six-week campaign brief to help groups take a step by step approach to educating, engaging and enforcing the anti-dog fouling message.
Updated CYC webpages with dedicated info and downloadable resources, links to Keep Britain Tidy website, RSPCA…..
What is required?
Agree budget
Order merchandise
Order spray paint
Complete campaign pack information
Design intelligence reporting form
Design bespoke flyer / postcard
Design bin sticker – any bin will do
Design school poster brief
Create webpage
Decide on Twitter account #tag
Promote use of social media – Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness
In response to concerns raised by residents about dog fouling, a sign has been installed on North Lane in Dringhouses reminding irresponsible owners of the penalties of not picking up after their dog.
The sign has been funded from the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward Committee budget.
The reinstatement of litter bins removed by the previous Labour administration has begun in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward.
The first two bins have been installed, on St Helens Road and Chaloners Road. Four more bins are due to be installed over the coming weeks, including at Woodthorpe Green play area.
New bin at St Helens Road bus stop
New bin at junction of Chaloners Road and Sandcroft Road
