| Rule | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Clear up dog mess in public | FPN (~£80 early payment) or court fine |
| Dispose in dog bin or own bin | Failure can = prosecution |
| PSPO areas | May include dogs on leads – check council |
Source: Swindon Borough Council
Key links
- Dog control – Swindon Borough Council
- swindon.gov.uk – Environmental health
- Report dog fouling
- Via the council website or Report a problem
The rule
You must pick up your dog’s mess and dispose of it properly (e.g. in a dog bin or your own bin). This applies on streets, parks, footpaths, and other public areas. Letting your dog foul and walking away without clearing up is an offence that can be enforced with a fixed penalty (often around £80 if paid early) or a higher fine if prosecuted in court.
PSPOs and designated areas
Swindon Borough Council may have Public Space Protection Orders that require dog owners to clear up and may include other rules (e.g. dogs on leads in certain areas). Check the council’s environmental health or dog control pages for the current PSPOs and maps. Dog fouling can also be reported; the council may use evidence to take action where they can identify the owner.
Reporting dog fouling
You can report persistent dog fouling in an area or an incident you witnessed via the council. See Report a problem for how to contact the council. For dog-friendly places to walk your dog responsibly, see dog-friendly Swindon.
Information correct as of February 2026. Fines and PSPOs can change. Check swindon.gov.uk.