What next for Green Dog Walkers initiative?

Back in December, Claire Young won the backing of South Glos Council for an investigation into whether a Green Dog Walkers scheme or similar could work in South Gloucestershire. When Claire asked recently about progress on the scheme, she was disappointed with the apparent lack of enthusiasm shown by the Conservative Cabinet Member responsible for Community Services for progressing the idea.

Claire said, “Parish Councils might well be interested in taking up the idea. However for the scheme to work people across the area need to recognise the arm bands and collars and it makes financial sense for South Glos to take advantage of their ability to bulk purchase the equipment."

Charfield Councillor Sandra O'Neill and husband John are the owners of much loved dog Jack. Sandra said, “There is really no excuse for the problem in Charfield, bags are easily available and most dog owners are very careful not to leave a mess behind them. Sadly, however, some just don’t bother at all or actually pick it up and leave it hanging on a bush or hedge. I know that Charfield certainly isn’t the only place where there are constant complaints from local residents”.