Important message for dog walkers during this time

During this difficult time, when you are out exercising your dog, on your once a day exercise journey, we would ask that you are mindful of others.

Please remember that everyone shares the footpaths and walking routes throughout the borough.

It is important that dog owners keep their dog under control and clean up after it ensuring that these areas remain clean for all to use.

Generally most people clean up after their dogs with only a minority of individuals being irresponsible, please support us by continuing to report dog fouling incidences.

Phone 03001245000 to report an incident, or use our reportable app, and all incidents will be treated as strictly confidential.

We would also appreciate that if you witness any incidents of fly-tipping across Mid and East Antrim to also report this to Council.

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish or bulky items on land where dumping isn't allowed.

The council continues to operate its zero tolerance in relation to offenders who will receive a fixed penalty.

A Council spokesperson, said: “The council will be using specific street cleaning equipment designed to tackle dog fouling and clean up any instances of people failing to lift dog mess.

"However, we would urge residents to please report dog fouling and fly-tipping issues and help the council keep local communities clean during these times when everyone wants to enjoy their daily exercise experience close to their homes.”

We would encourage people to sign up to Green Dog Walkers, take the pledge and do your bit to keep our borough beautiful.

To find out more information on Green Dog Walkers visit https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/greendogwalkers