Concerns voiced about dog fouling at Newtownabbey beauty spots

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has said additional enforcement patrols will be conducted at the Newtownabbey Way and Hazelbank Park after a local resident voiced concerns about the level of dog fouling in the areas.
By Russell Keers
Published 8th Jan 2021, 10:38 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2021, 11:18 BST
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The resident, who regularly walks at the scenic areas, contacted the council to ask how often dog wardens patrolled parks in the borough, claiming “there is an incredible amount of dog waste to negotiate”.

They added: “They are lovely areas to walk in, but dog fouling is on the increase.”

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Responding to the concerns, a spokesperson for the local authority said: “Enforcement Officers carry out patrols in Newtownabbey Way and Hazelbank Park at least three times each week and additional patrols take place if we receive specific complaints.

Concerns have been voiced about the level of dog fouling at parks in Newtownabbey.Concerns have been voiced about the level of dog fouling at parks in Newtownabbey.
Concerns have been voiced about the level of dog fouling at parks in Newtownabbey.

“We have scheduled increased patrols for Enforcement Officers in these areas.”

The council has previously detailed the penalties at their disposal if dog owners are identified failing to clean up after their pet.

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