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Islington Council is currently exploring increasing fines for dog fouling offences.
Islington Council is currently exploring increasing fines for dog fouling offences, with the Executive Member for Community Safety considering raising them up to £1,000 per offence. This follows concerns raised by a member of the public in December 2025 about dog fouling in Highbury and Mildmay wards.
Councillor Angelo Weekes, Executive Member for Community Safety, stated in December 2025 that the council already enforces dog control measures through a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order. This order includes tools such as requiring dogs to be on leads.
Key facts
- Councillor Angelo Weekes is exploring increasing dog fouling fines up to £1,000 per offence. Source
- Islington Council enforces dog control measures through a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order. Source
- A member of the public raised concerns about dog fouling in Highbury and Mildmay wards in December 2025. Source
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