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Dog enforcement in 2025
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1. What is the current population of the area for which you are responsible?
The total population of Wokingham was 177,502 as at the latest census in 2021. The ONS population estimate for Wokingham for 2024 was 187,200
2. How many enforcement officers does your authority have who are responsible for enforcing regulations and compliance related to dogs? NB this does not necessarily mean it is their only job - just that as a part of their role they have the powers and responsibilities to enforce regulations and compliance related to dogs.
1 X Animal Warden, 7 X ASB officers
3. In the calendar year 2025, how many total enforcement notices, e.g. fixed penalty notices, did your officers issue regarding dogs? NB an enforcement notice can include a form of written or formal warning, e.g. to someone for repeatedly having dog noise complaints made against them or repeatedly being warned about dog fouling.
3
4. How many of these were in relation to a antisocial behaviour (e.g. noise, excessive barking)?
2
5. How many of these were in relation to someone failing to clean up their dog's mess (i.e. dog fouling)?
1
6. How many of these were in relation to dogs being out in a public place whilst not wearing a tag with the legally required information on (i.e. owner's name and address)?
None
