Sir, How dare Clr. Wynne Evans and the so-called executive committee ban dogs from the grounds of Narberth Castle, and who elected this body to make laws without the public having the opportunity to object?
I fully supported the vast amount of public money spent in renovating the castle on the understanding that I would have somewhere to walk my dog on grass within a reasonable distance of my home. Dogs will still produce that which nature demands and irresponsible owners will still fail to clean up after them; instead of the castle grounds it will now be on the pavement around town.
Furthermore, the executive members should not be surprised if previously responsible owners are so outraged by this latest ban, all other bans and the proliferation of threatening fouling notices etc., that they also will adopt a less public spirited attitude.
It was recently reported that a vast number of bin bags containing dog mess and an absorbant material had been dumped at Saundersfoot. Clr. Rosemary Hayes was quick to blame dogs, whereas anyone with an iota of common sense and without an anti-dog bias would have considered it more likely to be human waste from portaloos or chemical toilets used at open air markets or caravan sites etc.
Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the county council to cleanse public areas and streets. If necessary they should employ more cleaners - there cannot be any shortage of money when county councillors pay themselves £1 million each year.
John H. Gilson,
Bracken Heights, Mill Lane, Narberth.