Dog Bins and Fouling

There are nearly 100 dog bins situated in parks and along the seafront to encourage dog owners to comply with the law and clean up after their pets.

Further bins are planned to make it easier for people to clean up after their dogs.

For details of Eastbourne's poop scoop regulations, go to Local Dog Control Orders, where you can download or order our advice leaflet A Guide to Responsible Dog Ownership.

An additional advice leaflet - How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner is available online from the government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Dog Fouling Problems

We receive many complaints about dog fouling problems, but it is difficult to witness and prove and we rely on the help of the public.

If you want to report a dog fouling problem, please read the following tips:

• Before you contact us, try to find out which particular dogs and their owners are causing the problems,

• Wherever possible, please try to have a quiet word with the owner first to see if the problem can be resolved, and  

• Keep a note of dates and times if you witness owners letting their dogs foul and not cleaning up, with a brief description of the dog and the owner.

Siting and Emptying of Dog Litter Bins

The council's Cleansing Team are responsible for emptying of dog litter bins.

You can report problems with dog litter bins (damage, needing emptying) or suggest a location for a new bin online using the East Sussex Fault Reporting service.