Nothing beats that 'feeling' of stepping in dog poo. That immense grief is something we've all experienced. Yes of course there are bigger issues to discuss in the forthcoming county council election, but the relatively small issue of unscooped dog poo left by irresponsible dog owners, be it on a pavement, playground or field, is something that is a bother to us all.
The division of Banstead, Woodmansterne and Chipstead is blessed with miles and miles of beautiful countryside. However, good walks can be spoilt by unscooped dog poo. A number of local residents have mentioned the poo on view in the fields behind Lakers Rise. I have to confess the levels of poo are almost a disincentive to actually go for a walk in that area.
Like many mums and dads walking to the local school with their kids, I find myself having to keep an eye on dog poo on the pavements. Then one mum suggested there needed to be an easier way to alert us all of unscooped dog poo. Her light-hearted suggestion was a hi-vis paint, administered via an aerosol can, that can be sprayed directly on to the dog poo.
The idea shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. If you think about it, yes there are potential fines for irresponsible dog owners that should act as a deterrent, but enforcement is practically non-existent, especially when the police are experiencing cuts and other resource limitations.
ARE 'POO FLAGS' THE ANSWER?
Then I heard about a Brighton man who had bought over 100 'poo flags' on eBay and planted each one in a dog poo he found in a piece of green space outside his home. What is more, the local authority supports his scheme!
I wonder what people would think if I bought some flags and did the same in the fields behind Lakers Rise??
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