Clackmannanshire View - Winter 2016
Environmental Protection
on the Road
Environmental Protections Officers are now undertaking a
range of duties including Animal Welfare, investigation of
Environmental Crimes such as fly tipping and accumulations
of waste and Pest Control.
Following a review of the Council’s Environmental Health
and Animal Welfare service, a new integrated service is now
delivered by two officers combining the roles of Environmental
Protection, Pest Control and Animal Welfare. Pest control
services are provided for Council tenants only.
Specially converted dual purpose vans allow the officers to
carry out their duties. The vans safely separate the carrying of
pesticides from the carrying of animals.
Part of the service’s work is as a result of irresponsible dog
ownership, such as letting dogs stray. These straying dogs can
be dangerous and cause dog fouling. Owners are encouraged
to ensure your dog has a collar with your name, address and
telephone number on it.
From April 2016 it will be a legal requirement to have your dog
micro-chipped. If a dog is picked up without a micro-chip and/
or a collar & tag you could face fines for each offence and also
the cost of recovering your dog from the kennel.
If you want to report stray dogs, fly tipping and pest control
issues (for Council tenants only) please use the Report It function
on ClacksWeb, call 01259 450000 or email
[email protected]
For Pest Control issues, Housing Association tenants must report
the matter to their housing officer to arrange for treatment and
not to the Council direct. Private householders and commercial
companies are required to source their own pest control
treatment service.
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