10/06/2026
🤔 SHOULD DOG OWNERS FACE £500 FINES FOR NOT PICKING UP AFTER THEIR DOGS? 💩
From 29th June, councils could have the power to issue fines of up to £500 for offences such as dog fouling, littering and other anti-social behaviour.
Some people will say it's about time.
Others will say it's excessive.
A few key points:
🐾 The changes are aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in public spaces
🐾 Dog fouling is one of the offences that could be affected
🐾 Local authorities will decide how these powers are used
🐾 The maximum penalty could be significantly higher than current fines
As dog owners, what do you think?
👇 Comment below:
👍 £500 is fair if people refuse to clean up after their dogs
😮 £500 is far too harsh
💬 Or tell us what you think the fine should be