Most dog owners are very responsible both to their pets and to the community.
However, it has been reported that at least one owner takes no responsiblity for the mess that he allows his dog to leave on the grass lawns in front of Heaton House - even though the dog is on a lead at the time.
It's not pleasant, and it's not necessary, and it's not appropriate.
Apparently the person in question is:
a) local
b) well-known
c) should definitely know better.
At the risk of being photographed with his dog "at work" again - and being named and shamed - we hope that he reads this entry on the web site, and from now on poop-scoops and takes away what his dog leaves behind.
The alternatives do of course include prosecution.
Cllr David Cropp
Chair Martley Parish Council