Dog owners are being asked to Bag It, Tie It and Bin It as part of a campaign to tackle dog fouling and keep parks and roads clean.

Bradford Council’s neighbourhood wardens have already been working with residents and dog walkers to raise awareness about the problem.

They have been patrolling areas in Wharfedale and Baildon where dog fouling is prevalent and talking to local residents to encourage owners to clean up after their pet.

The wardens have handed out bags to more than 80 dog walkers offering free dog chews, clean-up bags and information leaflets, which they have also been delivering to homes.

The campaign continued in Denholme this week with patrols, posters and information given out at the neighbourhood forum.

Kate Stanley, the Council’s waste education officer, will also tell children at Denholme Primary School about the importance of keeping parks and public areas free from litter and dog mess.

The campaign is part of the Council’s commitment to maintaining high quality parks and neighbourhoods and feedback from residents has been very positive so far.

Councillor Ghazanfer Khaliq, the Council’s executive member for environment and sustainability, said: “It is irresponsible and illegal for dog owners to let their pets foul their local area.

“Not only is it offensive, it is also dangerous for children if they come into contact with dog faeces.

“We would urge people to clean up after their dogs and help us to keep their neighbourhood looking clean.”

It is an offence to allow a dog to foul on any footpath, park, play area or grass verge without cleaning it up immediately.

Neighbourhood Wardens are now able to issue fixed penalty notices for dog fouling and littering. Offenders who are caught must pay a fixed penalty of £50 or appear at magistrates’ court where they could face a fine of up to £1,000.