Re: East Lancashire decline
 

I don't know what the penalties are. I think the main reason that people pick it up is a sense of responsibility and civic pride. Most neighbourhoods around where I live are really clean and well-cared for.

Re: East Lancashire decline
 

There's definately a lack of responsibility here on the part of dog owners. I have posted (several times) before that I always clean up after my dog, I'm sure anyone living on Thorneyholm Rd can vouch for that. My dog does love grass verges:) The current penalties should be enforced, Oldham have a dog poo patroller and Preston are currently stepping up their campaign against littering whereas HBC are celebrating their 30 years of disorganisation.
I think it's high time that pets were licensed again. It appears that people can keep whatever they want and not have to show any responsibility for it. This would, of course include not just dogs but exotics.. snakes, iguanas, tarantula etc..

Re: East Lancashire decline
 

Like I said on one of the original threads concerning this subject: responsible dog-owners are usually decent people who do clean up after their dogs, the irresponsible dog-owners are usually toilet-brained scum who would kick your head in if you asked them to pick up their dog mess. Its a nice idea JW but in this area the only canine owners who would pay any attention to polite notices to clear up their dogs mess are the ones who already do it.