SDLP councillor Shauna Cusack has spoken of her frustration in a noticeable increase in dog fouling on a public walkway next to a local GAA pitch and park area where children play.
Cllr Cusack stated: "The historic Lowrys Lane runs from Foyle Springs to Rosemount and is a popular path and shortcut for many residents, especially school children. I walk this area almost every day and I'm disgusted to notice a significant increase in dog foul particularly between Hatmore and the Glen Road these last few weeks.
"This is an issue I have constantly addressed in Council, in the media and online. The situation most definitely improved during the Summer and early Autumn as the area was noticeably much cleaner than previously.
"However, I am disheartened to see the problem return with a vengeance. I can only equate this to the dark mornings and early evenings where people are less conscious of being caught. It would appear to be almost routinely in the same places, at the same time by the same size of animal and to add insult right next to a foul disposal bin.
"This is never acceptable and obviously those who are allowing their pets to do this have no care and consideration for the health and safety of the community and our children who are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of dog dirt.
"While we all have to pay for Council to clean up behind these culprits, I would like to call on the public in all constituencies to yet again take action, refuse to tolerate this behaviour and report any incidences they witness. '
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