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This page provides information about
the Environmental Enforcement Officer Services.
The Role of the Environmental Enforcement Officers
The role of the Environmental Enforcement Officers is to limit the incidences of dog fouling,
littering and anti-social behaviour within the County Borough. In order
to achieve this aim the wardens undertake a variety of activities including
information, education
and enforcement activities.
Information
- Signs – A variety of ‘NO FOULING’
signs can be erected depending on the nature of the site. These signs
help to inform dog owners of the penalties and serve as a visual deterrent
at the site of the problem. Limited numbers of smaller signs can be
provided to individuals or organisations affected by this problem.
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Literature – A variety of informative printed
material can be provided to individuals, groups or establishments
who require assistance with this problem. Also a number of eye-catching
posters can be made available. To request further information contact
see ‘how to contact the Environmental Enforcement Officers’.
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Community Meetings – The Environmental Enforcement Officers are available
to meet with groups concerned about dog fouling and littering within
the community to discuss how these problems can be reduced. For further
information, contact the Environmental Enforcement Officers.
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Helpline – For more information or to report
an incident to the warden contact the following number: 01978 298989
or report a problem using our online
form.
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Advice on Site – The Environmental Enforcement Officers are happy to
provide advice and assistance when on Patrol.
Education
Schools Presentations – The Environmental Enforcement Officers are available
to give informal presentations to school children about the issues surrounding
dog fouling and littering. These presentations are aimed at a variety
of age ranges from primary school children upwards. A range of educational
materials and ideas for further work can be provided.
Promotional Activities – Activities such as litter
picking excursions for local children can be arranged as an opportunity
to educate and inform as well as a means of tackling littered areas directly.
The Environmental Enforcement Officers are keen to work with any groups who express an interest in
taking action to reduce the extent of these problems.
Enforcement Activities
Whilst raising awareness, promoting a more responsible approach to our environment and educating youngsters are all means of reducing instances of littering and dog fouling there will always be those who refuse to alter their behaviour. The enforcement powers of the wardens enable them to prosecute individuals for littering and dog fouling. Fixed penalty notices can also be issued to offenders who are caught allowing their dogs to foul and not removing the waste or failing to dispose of their litter in a correct manner. The amounts of the fixed penalties are set by the Welsh Assembly. Currently fixed penalties of £75 are routinely issued for dog fouling and littering offences. The fixed penalty notices require payment to be made within 14 days of the notice being received to prevent further action being taken. Failure to pay can result in court procedures being taken against the offender. Dog fouling carries a maximum penalty of £1000 and littering can incur a penalty of up to £2500. The Environmental Enforcement Officers carry out frequent patrols of areas within the County Borough in order to catch offenders .
How to contact the Environmental Enforcement Officers
If you are reporting an incident it will help to have a note of the date,
the time and place the incident occurred as well as a description of the
offender (if known) and any other relevant information such as colour,
size and breed of dog.
The Environmental Enforcement Officers can be contacted at the Public Protection Department,
Ruabon Offices, High Street, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6NH .
The telephone line to use for queries and reporting incidents is (01978)
298989 or you can report a dog
related problem online.
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