Warrington Borough Council Environmental Crime

07/09/2026

Have your say on the Public Space Protection Order - Dog Control. We're consulting on whether the existing PSPO should be renewed when it expires to keep the ability to issue fines for dog fouling, continue to authorise officers to request dogs go onto leads and dogs always on leads in nature reserves and whether additional locations and restrictions should be included within the order.
Extensions may include:
- Warrington Golf Course, the public right of way crossing
- Warrington Golf Course,
- Walton Lea Cemetery consultees are being asked to consider a number of possible approaches.
The consultation aims to ensure that the PSPO continues to strike the right balance between supporting responsible dog ownership and protecting the enjoyment of public spaces, the dignity of cemeteries and burial grounds, and the interests of other users.
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/dog-control-public-spaces

02/09/2026

Have your say on the Public Space Protection Order - Dog Control. We're consulting on whether the existing PSPO should be renewed when it expires to keep the ability to issue fines for dog fouling, continue to authorise officers to request dogs go onto leads and dogs always on leads in nature reserves and whether additional locations and restrictions should be included within the order.
Extensions may include:
- Warrington Golf Course, the public right of way crossing
- Warrington Golf Course,
- Walton Lea Cemetery consultees are being asked to consider a number of possible approaches.
The consultation aims to ensure that the PSPO continues to strike the right balance between supporting responsible dog ownership and protecting the enjoyment of public spaces, the dignity of cemeteries and burial grounds, and the interests of other users.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CJU1CI/

https://www.warrington.gov.uk/dog-control-public-spaces-protection-order-pspo-consultation

01/09/2026

♻️🚫 Fly-Tipping Doesn't Pay! Another Successful Prosecution in Warrington 🚫♻️

A Warrington resident has been ordered to pay £1,292 after pleading guilty to offences relating to the improper disposal of household waste and failing to provide information during a council investigation. ⚖️

The case followed the discovery of fly-tipped waste in an alleyway on Wellfield Street, including furniture, cardboard boxes and packaging that had been left on the pavement behind residential properties. 🛋️📦🗑️

Following an investigation, the waste was traced back to the individual responsible. Despite being given opportunities to explain how the waste came to be fly-tipped, no response was received, resulting in court action.

✅ Fine: £480
✅ Victim surcharge: £192
✅ Clean-up costs: £620
✅ Total penalty: £1,292

Councillor John Kerr-Brown, Cabinet Member for Environment, Housing and Public Protection, said:

💬 "Dumping waste on our streets damages neighbourhoods, harms the environment and creates unnecessary costs for taxpayers. We will not hesitate to take enforcement action against those who fail to dispose of their waste responsibly."

📢 Remember: If you're disposing of bulky items, always use legitimate services.

✔️ Arrange a council bulky waste collection
✔️ Use a registered waste carrier
✔️ Always ask for a receipt or waste transfer record
✔️ Check that your waste carrier is properly licensed

Together, we can keep Warrington clean, safe and welcoming for everyone. 🌳🏡💚

♻️🚮💚

29/08/2026

Have your say on the Public Space Protection Order - Dog Control. We're consulting on whether the existing PSPO should be renewed when it expires to keep the ability to issue fines for dog fouling, continue to authorise officers to request dogs go onto leads and dogs always on leads in nature reserves and whether additional locations and restrictions should be included within the order.
Extensions may include:
- Warrington Golf Course, the public right of way crossing
- Warrington Golf Course,
- Walton Lea Cemetery consultees are being asked to consider a number of possible approaches.
The consultation aims to ensure that the PSPO continues to strike the right balance between supporting responsible dog ownership and protecting the enjoyment of public spaces, the dignity of cemeteries and burial grounds, and the interests of other users.
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/dog-control-public-spaces-protection-order-pspo-consultation

28/08/2026

♻️ Fly-Tipping Conviction Secured in Fairfield & Howley Ward ♻️

A Warrington resident has been convicted after pleading guilty to fly-tipping offences following an investigation by Warrington Borough Council's Environmental Crime Team.

🚯 Waste had been dumped in undergrowth on St Katherines Way, blighting the local environment and impacting the surrounding community. Following a thorough investigation, officers identified the person responsible and successfully pursued the case through the courts.

✅ The conviction demonstrates that environmental offences will be taken seriously and that those responsible can be held accountable.

👏 Credit goes to our enforcement officers for their persistence and professionalism in securing this outcome. Their dedication helps protect our neighbourhoods and ensure justice is served for local communities.

💚 Thank you to residents who continue to report environmental crime and support efforts to keep Warrington clean, green and proud.

♻️⚖️🚯👏💚

24/08/2026

Please take a few minutes to complete and share our Dog Control (PSPO) Consultation and help us promote our Leave Only Pawprints campaign. By sharing this message with family, friends, neighbours, and local groups, you can help us reach as many people as possible.

📋 Dog Control Consultation Have your say on our proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Dog Control.
✅ Complete the survey by 30th September: PSPO Dog Control 2027 Survey https://www.warrington.gov.uk/dog-control-public-spaces-protection-order-pspo-consultation

🐶 Leave Only Pawprints Campaign This community initiative, led by Warrington Borough Council’s Environmental Crime Team, aims to tackle dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership.
We're asking dog owners to make their Pawprints Promise by pledging to always clean up after their pets and encourage others to do the same. https://www.warrington.gov.uk/pawprints

💚 How you can help: • Make your Pawprints Promise • Encourage others to sign up • Share information about the campaign • Help spread the message about responsible dog ownership

Together, we can help keep our streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.

Make your pawprint promise and help make a difference. All you need to do is agree to the promises and tell us your name, email and postcode.

24/08/2026

📸 Fly-Tipping Investigation Leads to £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notice

In September 2025, a fly-tipping incident involving a discarded fridge was captured by a camera on Moat Lane, Rixton & Woolston.

What initially appeared to be a straightforward case developed into a lengthy investigation involving multiple lines of enquiry. Officers utilised vehicle registration information, DVLA records, insurance data, witness accounts, social media evidence and footage to establish responsibility for the offence.

🔎 Throughout the investigation, several individuals claimed the vehicle involved had been sold on, resulting in a complex chain of ownership and requiring extensive evidence gathering to identify the person responsible for depositing the waste.

✅ Persistence paid off.

Following further review of footage, officers identified an individual unloading the fridge from the vehicle involved. When presented with the evidence, the individual accepted responsibility for the offence.

💷 As a result, a £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for fly-tipping and has since been settled.

This case highlights the value of proactive measures and demonstrates the determination of officers to pursue environmental crime through thorough investigation and evidence-led enforcement.

🚫 Fly-tipping has a significant impact on local communities, the environment and public resources. Warrington Borough Council remains committed to taking robust action against those responsible and holding offenders accountable for their actions.

To report : https://www.warrington.gov.uk/fly-tipping

20/08/2026

We've had our first 100 responses to the consultation, but want so many more people to have their say. Have you responded yet?

https://www.warrington.gov.uk/news/residents-invited-have-their-say-proposed-dog-control-pspo-renewal

Have your say on the Public Space Protection Order - Dog Control. We're consulting on whether the existing PSPO should be renewed when it expires to keep the ability to issue fines for dog fouling, continue to authorise officers to request dogs go onto leads and dogs always on leads in nature reserves and whether additional locations and restrictions should be included within the order.
Extensions may include:
- Warrington Golf Course, the public right of way crossing
- Warrington Golf Course,
- Walton Lea Cemetery consultees are being asked to consider a number of possible approaches.
The consultation aims to ensure that the PSPO continues to strike the right balance between supporting responsible dog ownership and protecting the enjoyment of public spaces, the dignity of cemeteries and burial grounds, and the interests of other users.
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/dog-control-public-spaces-protection-order-pspo-consultation