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Rory Mooney, 4 Nov
A new campaign aiming to tackle dog fouling in the Derry City and
Strabane District area has been launched.
SDLP councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr is urging Derry City and Strabane
District Council to collaborate with organisations like Dogs Trust NI
to launch a comprehensive educational campaign.
She is also pushing for the adoption of strategies from elsewhere such
as the “We Are Watching You” campaign in England which focuses on
greater vigilance and effective enforcement.
Cllr Barr said: “Dog fouling is one of the top local concerns of people
in our community and it came up time and again on doorsteps during the
recent local election campaign.
"Since then, I have been inundated with calls, emails and even some
disturbing images that evidence just how big a problem this has become
and how much the streets of our city are being marred by dog waste.
“We know that most dog owners are responsible but people across Derry
are rightly frustrated by the small minority of those who do not seem
to have care for their community or the health and safety of their
neighbours.
“It’s long past time for action on this issue and I am determined to
act on the concerns of the residents of our city. We need a much
stronger effort to promote responsible dog ownership and raise
awareness of the environmental and public health risks associated with
dog fouling. I also believe that by adopting successful strategies and
campaigns from elsewhere, we can ensure that this unpleasant and
harmful behaviour is stamped out for good.
“I am asking the people of Foyleside and everyone across the city and
district to join me in this campaign to make our city cleaner, safer
and more enjoyable for everyone. I strongly believe we can take action
and get results on this important issue for the benefit of our whole
community.”