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It seems part of the justification for posting photos is that dog fouling is a criminal offence and it's nasty...all true. However, other forms of littering are also a criminal offence. Suppose I decide to post up pictures of people I see dumping ciggie butts or empty beer bottles, or chicken bones? What about footballers who publicly urinate on Peckham Rye- another criminal offence- should we post photos of them up? What about spitting in the street? None of these examples to be photographed while caught in the act mind, just saying I saw them do it with a photo to identify and shame them, on a public forum. If you have evidence you take it through the proper channels, if you don't I am not sure the above is the way to go. Again, I personally believe KK. I think use of phrases like 'I don't recall' go some way to a tacit admission by the dog owner that it probably did happen. If this person was seen allowing their dog to foul and not clean up on a regular basis I would suggest there is an opportunity to gather evidence and take it to the council. However, it could also be that the dog owner genuinely did not notice, or had left the house that day without a poo bag, and this may be the first time she fell short of her responsibilities...we all make mistakes. If the latter, being publicly shamed by a photo seems especially harsh.

If true that is a pretty poor use of public money. Is there anyone who can confirm the cost and whether a council commission? In my view it has no merit whatsoever.

I'm with Texas on this one. It doesn't feel comfortable and has a whiff of online vigilantism about it (if there even is such a thing). Glad Admin has taken the photo down. That said, I don't think KK would make it up.

I fear this is a good point.

Yes, fantastic.

Is it done by the same people who did the sign near the rail station? Who's idea was it and who is funding it? I think it will attract graffiti. Sorry to be so negative but I really don't like what I've seen so far.

Not loving the colour choice. Looks like interior of a nursery.

Renatus, sorry to say your dog probably is having just that, a panic attack. The Dog's Trust give out some very good advice on Fireworks and also Halloween.

That Act was repealed. Dog fouling now covered by Cleaner Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and one to do with anti social behaviour and policing 2014 ( sorry cannot recall full name). In a nutshell, dealing with fouling is down to local councils under existing Dog Control Orders or new PCSOs. Goose Green is a under a PCSO as is Peckham Rye, so the legislation is there and wardens etc.. can issue FPNs of ?100 or if it goes to court ?1000 fine. Not sure how streets are covered. Perhaps under the 2014 Act but not sure. TBH the legislation has always been there for fines to be issued by Council Officers.

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Most supermarkets sell selection boxes that are > bang free. We buy those. Fantastic that they sell a bang free version- that makes a massive difference.

There must be some kind of process that governs removal of cars for the purpose of 'vital' roadworks, one wonders if in this case that process has been breached? This is something our local councillor should defintitely investigate and get an explanation.

It is interesting isn't it how Southwark have greenlighted so many roadwork schemes in such a small area, to all happen simultaneously. It looks to be extremely poor management, which makes you question if many of their decisions to do with traffic and streets are ever well thought out? Why have such intensive work on Melbourne and Chesterfield at the same time as Lordship Lane and Barry Rd? Do Councillor's enjoy causing chaos or is there some other reason for this? Does it allow them to experiment with traffic management in a way they could not otherwise do?

Agreed, and for the umpteenth time, nobody is trying to stop other people enjoying fireworks unless asking for a bit of communication in advance is perceived as 'stopping people's enjoyment'?!

James McAsh, do you view this part of East Dulwich as urban or suburban?

We definitely need more supermarkets in the area.

pk Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In practice any coverage would be limited, but I > agree that a few posters in the immediate area > isn?t much to ask, particularly if they cover > local dog walking places > > Then maybe dog owners could flag forthcoming > displays in their areas on a dog owners forum > > Then people with dogs that are badly affected by > fireworks could check for displays local to them > from time to time and makes plans accordingly We agree😃

In this day and age an advertising combination (a few leaflets, local forums, social media, notice to local vets) would get the word out and it would then spread fairly quickly, I am sure. Knowing a few days in advance enables the owner to ensure they are home, prep the home, and if the animal has serious noise sensitivity sedating meds can be dispensed, or the owner can go somewhere else for the night. Anyway, thanks for asking a genuine question.

Have a read around the impact of fireworks on pet animals ( veterinary research etc..) and if you still feel the same I would be surprised.

ABout

Seriously?!

Indeed, that's all that is being asked; no bans, no removal of freedoms, just a bit of notice. Sorry this seems to be such an impossible task for some.

And children that get upset...? Are you also going to argue that people with children that get upset by fireworks should ship out too? Forget the myriad emotional and social benefits pet ownership gives to so many, let's make the option to have a 10 minutes worth of ear-splitting impromptu explosions the priority.

The poster who started this thread was not being "grinchy" he or she stated the impact that 10 minutes had on his dog. Those affects can be long term you know. All it takes is 10 minutes out of the blue and bingo you have a long lasting and potentially serious problem. Firework noises are of a different order to everyday city sounds...please don't simply dismiss the effects of something when you may not fully appreciate the consequencea.

I'm getting tired of the mantra that because we live in the city there is no need for simple courtesies. I'd have thought the closer you live to others the more careful you should be.

But if it says "snitches get stitches" that might be read as an incitement to violence and not the sort of message you want in any public space.