Keep Britain Tidy has launched a campaign to target owners who allow their dogs to foul public spaces. It boasts that "Over twenty land managers have joined forces" with them, and lists Luton Borough Council among these.
I hope Luton Borough Council doesn't see this as the extent of its obligations when it comes to clean streets. Obviously, tackling the problem at its source is the ideal, but the statutory duty to clean mess once it's there remains. Sadly, on the evidence available, it might be tempting to suppose that Luton Borough Council relishes positive publicity more than cleaning up the streets. Earlier this year, the response to Luton Poo's campaign seemed positive, with an offer being made to me by the council to meet and discuss ways of dealing with the problem. Eight months later (see post Sipping Sangria just makes us angrier) the promised follow-up has not happened, suggesting that getting Luton Poo to STFU was the prime concern.
Let's hope that basking on a list of right-minded councils is the just reward for real effort, rather than the means to an end.
