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Comment on Irresponsible dog owners beware by claire

claire — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:41:08 +0000

I am so glad to see that this issue is being raised, however I would like to know who is going to be patrolling to actually witness the act and therefore enforcing these fines?
I live in Downham and every street virtually is covered in the stuff, I not only find it discusting but i am aware of the dangers that it poses, I have 2 young children and another on the way so every day we go out I have to constantly look to make sure my kids dont step in it or my toddler doesnt trip over and fall or it or try to touch it etc
I fear for all of our health and so all shoes have to be taken off at the front door as I cant have the germs trod into my house (with a toddler who may crawl on the floor or drop and pick up item of food or toy etc and put in her mouth) due to the risk albeit small perhaps of disease associated with dog foul.
Also I have noticed the Downham Health and Leisure centre which is situated on the fields is surrounded by dog foul, not on the grass but on the path surround the centre. I have to walk there regularly as route to the health centre to see the midwife, the co-op and other shops and we have also visited the swimming pool. What concerned me was that shoes are premitted into the swimming changing area, the same area that you walk barefoot into the pool, so if weve just walked up the hill and across piles of dog foul this is on our shoes and going into the swimming pool. I used to live in Bexley (where I never saw and dog foul on the streets ) and go to Crook log and the new Sidcup swimming pool and both of these had a no-shoes poliy into the changing area. There was a communual area in which to leave shoes.
I am shocked that in an area with such dirty streets they allow shoes! I will also be contacting them directly to question this too.

I do not know how we are going to make Lewisham dog foul free but I do very much hope we can.

We must finf a way to police this so that people cant get away with it – the enforcers must be visible in the community and we need enough supporters to come together and make a stand against the selfish mindless people who think it is accceptable to leave this muck all over our streets.

Comment on Irresponsible dog owners beware by LewishamGardens (@LewishamGardens)

LewishamGardens (@LewishamGardens) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:56:25 +0000

Great post!

BUT, its all well and good repeating that owners who dont pick up after their dogs can be fined up £75, but when was the last time that happened?

Owners who dont pick up are a real social menace, and If people really are being fined then you guys should publicise it- name and shame! Take a look at this thread on the Hither Green forum, and its a similar story on other local area forums too:-

Link::http://www.hithergreen.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3691&hilit=foul

Hither Green is blessed with access to three wonderful parks, but the upshot is often the surrounding streets are covered in the grim stuff.

As well as the irritation of having to slalom rather niftily down pavements to avoid piles, even after rain there are some streets in Lewisham which smell rather unpleasant.

As reported in the above link- even when an owner does pick up, that is no guarantee they actually dispose of it, bags of excreta are left on pavements for others to pick up.

A couple of people being made example of, can only help the situation.
I know its not a shiny new service user initiative, but I think you’d be surprised how popular a day or two of on the spot fining of culprits would be!

Good luck!

Comment on Boost for recycling as Lewisham chooses new contractor by waste management

waste management — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:13 +0000

Kudos for doing efforts to keep the environment green.
Keep going.

Comment on Refuse bins refuse to take the WEEE by recycleboy

recycleboy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:05:11 +0000

Hi Nicola

If the microwave works, could it be reused? There are charitable orgainsations that take electrical goods? The only other option is for it to be taken as part of our bulky waste collection but that is £15 for 3 items.

Are you absolutely sure it won’t go into the bank? The last option is the Resue and and Recycle Centre I’m afraid.

Regards

Comment on Boost for recycling as Lewisham chooses new contractor by recycleboy

recycleboy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:55:45 +0000

Thanks for the feedback

Comment on Refuse bins refuse to take the WEEE by Nicola Stockton

Nicola Stockton — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:25:18 +0000

Hi
I have an old microwave which is not in great condition. I don’t think it would fit into one of the small appliance banks. Is there anywhere else I can take it to be recycled (near to Catford Town Centre)? I’d like to avoid a trip to the Landmann Way site if at all possible.
Thanks
Nicola

Comment on Boost for recycling as Lewisham chooses new contractor by Web Development Scottsdale

Web Development Scottsdale — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:29:01 +0000

I am a keen follower of green recycling techniques & strategies.
Thanx for keeping me updated

Comment on Green Recycling Estates Bags For Flats by Web Development Scottsdale

Web Development Scottsdale — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:23:44 +0000

Green recycling in any form should be a blessing for the earth.
Thanx.

Comment on Dreaming of a Green Christmas by recycleboy

recycleboy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:44:26 +0000

Hi Zelahp

If you’re after just recycling your Christmas cards, then please use your normal recycling bin, green box or estates recycling bin.

Regards

Comment on Bag that Poo … any bin will do! by recycleboy

recycleboy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:27:52 +0000

Hi Claire

I have passed this onto our Enforcement Team to have a look at. I have also made our Animal Welfare Team aware of it who may be able to speak to local dog owners in the area.

Reagrds