An area next to Tenby's train station, outside where the Air Cadet Squadron meets, is the latest spot to fall foul of the town's dog fouling issues. Members of the town council discussed the matter again on Tuesday night, after they received correspondence from a representative of the ATC, who reported a high amount of dog mess outside the gates of the hut where the unit meets. "It's become an increasing problem and during the winter months it is worse there as it isn't a well lit area," wrote Victoria Thomas. "There is a public footpath that runs alongside the squadron which is used very often and the car park area outside seems to be a hot spot for dog owners to bring their dogs to have a run around off the lead. "I have young people who attend the squadron and also visitors. It isn't an attractive look to have dog mess outside. It is unhealthy and inconvenient if it is stepped in before being seen," she added, asking if the council could consider putting up signage and possibly dog bag dispensers in the area. "This is quite a thorny issue, as it is a main route to Tenby from the train station, and many people do take their dogs down there and leave their trademark it seems," commented Clr. Trevor Hallett. Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown didn't believe the area was public land, apart from the footpath, and therefore it was hard to do anything about it. "I take my dog down there twice a day and it is a mess down there. People know who are responsible and I've been called all sorts of name when I've approached people who let their dogs foul there. "All we can do is flag it up and pass it on to the dog wardens," said Clr. Mrs. Brown. "Everyone should understand that dog fouling is foul, but hopefully we may have a dog warden of our own soon to deal with these instances," said Deputy Mayor, Clr. Paul Rapi, with his colleague Clr. Lawrence Blackhall agreeing and stating that unless enforcement of the laws was carried out, then the problem was not going to go away. Councillors agreed that the matter should be forwarded to Pembrokeshire County Council's dog wardens, pointing out the location as a problem area.



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