Public urged to report dog fouling outside school

Douglas Council is appealing for help from the public to tackle dog fouling near a primary school.

The local authority says it's seen the problem increase near Scoill Valajeelt on Meadow Crescent in recent weeks.

Now, it's urging the public to report irresponsible dog owners via its website.

The council says pavements, footpaths and even the grass verge outside the school have been affected, and it's now teaming up with the school to tackle the problem.

It says if people see dog walkers failing to scoop up the mess, they should report them immediately.

The public can either ring the Town Hall or use an online form on its website for reporting issues.

The council says people should be prepared to support their report with a statement if necessary.