Fewer than 20 fines have been issued despite almost 2,000 reports of dog fouling on streets and parks in Telford.
The number of reported cases of dog fouling in the Telford and Wrekin Council area has increased by 36% in a year.
The statistics have been released as part of a Freedom of Information request by the BBC, although the council refused to release exact figures for the number of fines, claiming it would somehow identify individuals involved.was introduced in 2022, giving council and police officers more powers to fine offenders £100, including dog walkers caught without carrying dog poo bags.
Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Housing & Enforcement called on owners to take greater responsibility for their dogs.
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