Sadly dog waste is being deposited and not cleared up. This an awful thing to witness in what is a holy place, and where our loved ones are laid to rest.
Much effort is devoted by many people in caring and maintaining our beautiful churchyard, so please, to those who are guilty, please show respect.
Thank you
Bryan Veale
It is an offence not to clean up after your dog
You can be given an on-the-spot fine (FPN) of £80 if you do not clean up after your dog.
If you refuse to pay the fine, you can be taken to court and fined up to £1,000.
Registered blind dog owners can’t be fined.
Dog mess is a health hazard!
Apart from being an unpleasant nuisance if you step in it, fall in it, cycle through it, or wheel your wheelchair through it, dog waste is a health hazard.
Both dog and cat faeces can contain the eggs of the roundworm 'Toxocara'. These eggs can survive in the soil for several years. If they are ingested or inhaled by humans, they may cause eye, liver, brain and respiratory problems such as asthma, hepatitis and epilepsy.
Please bag your dog waste and put it in any public litter bin or take it home to your household green bin
If you see anyone not cleaning up after their dog, please report it to either: PCSO John Cork on: 07772 226217, a member of the Parochial Church Council, the Parish Clerk on: 01634 363906 or to Swale Borough Council on: 01795 417850 or report it online at: http://bit.ly/2ZxA5Dd
Thank you for your support
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