To receive a verbal update on enforcement in this Council department – Dave Parsons

Mr Dave Parsons updated members on dog related offences within in Torbay.  Members were advised that there was one dog warden for the Torbay area and approximately 17 Fixed Penalty Notices had been issued, at £75 per fine which most had been paid in full. If this penalty would cause hardship a payment scheme could be put into place.  The contracted hours for the dog warden and public signage/public orders was discussed to enable effective enforcement. Don’t know if harbour authority can enforce.  

Resolved: 

(i)         The Council reviews the PSPO and Bylaws, including a review of signage, around Torbay in consultation with the Harbour Authority;

(ii)        Promote the public to report dog fouling not being cleared (applicable to over 18’s);

(iii)       Microchip and identifying owner of dog but not heard of this re micro chipping Action - Devise a method to report offences online; and

(iv)       Review the duties undertaken by the dog warden and how to create capacity in their roles.  Consider how SWISCo could assist with this.