It is an offence for anyone in charge of a dog to allow it to foul on any land within the city unless they clear it up.
This includes any open land, road, footpath or grass verge.
Our dog warden patrols parks, recreation grounds, open spaces and streets within Cambridge to increase people's awareness of the requirement to clear up after their pets.
Owners who fail to clear up will be prosecuted and could face a fine of up to £1,000.
We have provided bins specifically for the disposal of dog waste, but you can also use any litterbin in the city to dispose of dog mess, as long as it is contained within a bag.
It is no defence to say that you had nothing to clean up with: always carry a poop scoop and a bag.
Free dog poo bags are available at the Council offices at Mandela House and The Guildhall.
Report dog fouling
If you know who the person is then you should contact the dog warden and give them the name and address of the offender.
You must be sure that you have actually seen them allow their dog to foul and fail to clear up - it is not sufficient to assume that because a person walks that way each day it must be their dog causing the mess.
The dog warden may also ask for a brief description of the dog, the owner or a car registration number of the offender.
If they walk at a regular time each day the dog warden can patrol the area at these times.
This information will enable the dog warden to make enquiries and take the necessary action against the offender.
Penalties for dog fouling
Failing to clear up dog fouling is a criminal offence.
The maximum penalty on conviction is a fine not exceeding £1,000. Alternatively, the council may issue a fixed penalty notice of £50.
Contact
Telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01223 457900 or email streetenforcement@cambridge.gov.uk for more information or to report a problem.
