AN area of the city has been labelled the 'dog poo capital of Worcester' as readers reveal hotspots where owners often fail to pick up after their pets.

Several areas of the city have been mentioned by a number of residents after being asked which roads in the city have a dog poo problem.

Dog fouling is a crime with a maximum fine of £1,000 and the law states that not being aware that a dog has fouled or not having suitable items to dispose of dog poo are not reasonable excuses for leaving dog poo behind.

Residents across Worcester have been affected by dog poo problems and recognised some of the hotspots in the city.

Jem Carvill said: "Northwick. It's the dog poo capital of Worcester."

Mandy Singleton said: Anywhere in Arboretum but only after the clocks change in Autumn and it's dark early. 

"As soon as spring arrives, people seem to find their conscience again."

Several other locations in Worcester were highlighted, including:

  • Gillam Street, Merrimans Hill
  • Rogers Hill, Merrimans Hill
  • Riverside Walk
  • School Road, St John's
  • Weir Lane, Lower Wick

Dog poo is recognised as a pollutant and, while rare, can cause infections such as toxocariasis if humans come into contact with it, which can cause a high temperature, coughing, stomach ache, rashes, eye pain and, in extreme cases, blindness.

A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: “Anybody who sees dog fouling can let us know by visiting www.worcester.gov.uk/report-it.

“Alternatively, you can call our customer service teams on 01905 722233 on Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

“Staff from our public cleaning and enforcement teams will then be alerted to the incident and can take the required actions.”

In June, residents in the Fort Royal area of Worcester were left frustrated by repeated dog fouling issues in the area for almost a year.

In response, Worcester City Council put a plan in place with civil enforcement officers to monitor the area more thoroughly.

Problems surrounding dog poo have been a long-standing issue in the city, but little action has been taken against those who do not pick up their pet's mess.

Just two people were fined by Worcester City Council for dog fouling in 2021.