cpn on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/cpn/Recent content in cpn on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 29 Jun 2026 05:36:34 +0000New Dog Fouling Fines Rise to £500 Starting Monday Across UKhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dog-fouling-fines-rise-to-500-starting-monday-across-uk/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:36:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dog-fouling-fines-rise-to-500-starting-monday-across-uk/Starting Monday, June 29, dog walkers across the UK face significantly increased fines for failing to clean up after their dogs. Under the new Crime & Policing Act 2026, local authorities will be empowered to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of up to £500 for dog fouling offences, a substantial rise from the previous maximum fine of £100. John Roberts, Chief Services Officer at Kingdom Local Authority Support, explained, “The Crime & Policing Act 2026 grants councils unprecedented authority to address issues like dog fouling and public drinking.