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Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 
Dog Poo Problems
Public Conveniences   

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QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 
If you have any useful suggestions or good ideas about how the village should celebrate this occasion please contact the Clerk or Bryan Woodley, who is Chairman of the organising group.

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Dog Poo Problems 

Sadly, Newton Poppleford has been recognised as one of the worst places in East Devon for dog poo: too much on the footpaths, not picked up and placed in the special bins, and causing a serious health hazard on the Playing Field. The Playing Field is designated as an area banned from dogs, The “Home” Team must co-operate with the “Away” Team and help enforce the ban as shown on notices at all entrances to the field. Dog Poo must also be picked-up from the walkways in Webbers Meadow.

The majority of dog owners behave responsibly picking up and disposing of dog mess appropriately. However there are still a few who are not mindful of public health issues . . .

To improve the situation, please refrain from leaving dog poo (either ‘au naturel’ or in bags) anywhere where people walk, or where contractors have to cut with strimmers as it gets all over their machines and clothes. (Would you want to be spattered with the undigested leavings of other peoples’ pooches?) Please also do not place filled bags anywhere other than dog bins! (i.e. Do not leave used bags in hedges, on fences, or other peoples gardens.)

Please take it home or place it the nearest dog or waste bin. The Dog Warden Service has been notified of this matter and can take action in line with local policy.

The district council, in conjunction with the town and parish councils, has defined a set of orders as follows:

The Orders now in force are:

* A single district-wide order making it an offence:

  • to fail to pick-up after your dog fouls, 
  • to fail to put your dog on a lead when told to do so by an authorised officer, 
  • to take out more than 6 dogs at any one time.
    *    There is an Order prohibiting dogs from certain areas. N.B. Newton Poppleford Playing Field is subject to prohibition of dogs!
    *An Order prohibiting dogs from certain parts of the beaches between 1 May and 30 September each year.
    *An Order requiring that dogs be kept on leads in certain areas.

Under the new Dog Control Orders all offences would be punishable by a fine of up to £1000 following conviction. For first offences, officers could issue a fixed penalty notice with a fine of £80. The full details can be seen on EDDC’s website.

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 Public Conveniences  

The loos have been repaired and refurbished, and are now open.
Winter Opening:          8.00am until 5.00pm
Summer Opening:      8.00am until 7.00pm