No dog poo fines have been issued in Bury since 2021, data has shown.

According to the council’s website, those failing to pick up their dog’s poo can be given a fixed penalty notice.

Residents have submitted a total of 266 complaints around dog poo in the borough since 2021, an Environmental Information Regulations request has shown.

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Despite complaints, however, no fines have been issued across the period. Dog owners leaving dog poo could be fined up to £1,000 if they are prosecuted.

Situation similar across city-region

Dog poo enforcement is similarly low across other boroughs in the city-region.

Over in neighbouring Bolton, just 23 fines were issued against a total 1,107 complaints at a value of £2,010. In Wigan, 2,111 complaints had been made, with just two fines, at £150.

In Oldham, 571 reports had been made since 2021, but just two fixed penalties had been issued, at a value of £200. In Stockport, 793 complaints resulted in 10 fines, at a value of £1,000.

Rochdale saw two fines after 867 service requests, and Trafford saw 239 complaints but no fines.

Manchester Council has issued the most fines, at 50 fines since 2021. However, a whopping 3,474 complaints had been made to the authority.

Salford Council and Tameside Council did not respond.

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Bury Council responds

A council spokesperson said: “Dog fouling is a criminal offence, and dog owners have a legal responsibility to clean up after their pet.

“However, in order to issue owners with a fine, we must have sufficient evidence of who they are, which has not been forthcoming.

“We would urge the public to report dog fouling via our website and include as much information as we can to enable us to take action.”

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