Dog Control Orders/bye-laws Fines & prosecutions

Mr. Figg made this Freedom of Information request to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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From: Mr. Figg

24 October 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom
Of Information Act:

The number of Fixed Penalty Notices issued by your council, for
offences under the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005,
Dog Control Orders

1.failing to remove dog faeces

2.not keeping a dog on a lead

3.not putting, and keeping, a dog on a lead when directed to do so
by an authorised officer

4.permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded

5.taking more than a specified number of dogs onto land

If you have not made Dog Control Orders please give details of the
number of Fixed Penalty Notices or fines issued by your council,
for any of
the above offences under the The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996
and any other relevant legislation, bye-laws etc.

During the 12 months periods:

* 1st. October 2006 until 30th September 2007

* 1st. October 2007 until 30th September 2008

* 1st. October 2008 until 30th September 2009

Together with a breakdown, for each year, of the following:

1. The specific offence each FPN/fine was issued for.

2. Whether the issuing of individual FPNs/fines were contested,
either as
an appeal to the council, to the LGO or in court. And an indication
of the outcome, successful or otherwise.

3. The amount of prosecutions brought by the council for dog
fouling or any of the offences listed above. With details of
whether these were for repeat offences or for first time offences.
And an indication of the outcome, successful or
otherwise, of that action.

4. The number of FPNs/fines issued for dog fouling or any of the
offences
listed above that went unpaid, along with details of subsequent
action taken. And an indication of the outcome, successful or
otherwise, from that subsequent action.

Also the number of dog wardens (including the senior dog warden)
employed by the council during these three periods.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Figg

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24 October 2009

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From: Paul Kitson
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

26 October 2009

Our Ref: F00360

Dear Mr Figg

Thank you for your recent email which we are handling in accordance with
the Freedom of Information Act. I acknowledge receipt and confirm that we
will respond within 20 working days from the date of receipt.
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Information procedures please contact me on 01892 554077 or via e-mail to
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Paul Kitson
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Town Hall
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1RS
T: 01892 554077
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Mr. Figg left an annotation (26 October 2009)

I am withdrawing this request due to my ongoing concerns over the whatdotheyknow.com policy regarding personal data

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From: Paul Kitson
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

28 October 2009

Our Ref: F00360

Dear Mr Figg

I write in response to your Freedom of Information Act request dated 24
October 2009.  We have not made any dog control orders, and have not
issued any fixed notice penalties in the time period specified. We have
three Street scene Enforcement Officers who carry out the duties of Dog
Wardens.

I hope my reply is satisfactory, and if you need any further assistance
with this matter then please contact me on 01892 554077 or via e-mail to
[1][email address].

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Kent, TN1 1RS or via e-mail to [2][email address]
requesting a review of the decision.  The Council’s Complaints
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Kind regards

Paul Kitson
Customer Care Manager
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Town Hall
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1RS
T: 01892 554077
[5][email address]
[6]www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

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