21/07/2026
Irresponsible Dog Owners & Walkers
You may recall that we recently ran a petition regarding the increase in people who own or walk dogs who do not pick up after them.
Overwhelmingly residents agreed that action is needed to reduce the piles that are left behind.
We wrote to the City of London Corporation who look after Coulsdon Commons, as here we had noticed a particular rise in irresponsibility.
We called for action in tackling the issue and as a result ranger patrols will be increased on New Hill and notices have been put up urging people to pick up after their dog.
There is a fine of up to £1,000 for offenders, so far cheaper to spend a small amount on poo bags.
Farthing Downs has recently been awarded Green Flag status and it would be a crying shame if a few irresponsible people jeopardised this.
We will keep track as to whether we start to see an improvement.
If you have any views on the issue, please comment or send us an email at [email protected]
