I was contacted by residents
about an increase in dog fouling along the coastal walkway from Douglas Terrace
to Stannergate, which is part of the green circular route. Thankfully the vast majority
of dog walkers show consideration for others and pick up after their dogs, but sadly
there is a small number who don’t. I raised the matter with the Environment Department
and it arranged for a clean up to be carried out. In addition nine new dog fouling
signs have been put up along the path and an animal control officer is monitoring
it on a daily basis. In the last week I have walked the length of the path on a
couple of occasions and noticed that things do seem to be a lot better. 
In recent weeks I have been on dog walking duty for a relative and have found that in nearly every place I have exercised the dog, there is a receptacle for depositing dog bags no more than a couple of minutes walk away, so there isn’t really any excuse for not picking up.
It was also brought to my
attention that the four wooden benches at the viewing area, separate from the path
about halfway along, are in need of repainting and a bit of basic maintenance.
These benches are very popular with users of the path and it would be a pity to
see them fall into disrepair, especially as one of them has a dedication on it.
I have been advised by the Environment Department
that these will be attended to over the summer months when there is a longer
period of better weather.
