Dog Warden Fees

Fixed Penalty Notices 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
Item Description Current Charges
Dog fouling Fixed penalty charge for failing to pick up after your dog £100.00
 
Dog Warden Fees 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027
Item Description Current Charges
Stray dog(s)

Statutory fee for dog found unaccompanied,

Collection of stray dog,

Administration charge and

first night kennelling cost (Per dog)

 

£232.00
Additional day kennelling fee Charged for each additional 24-hour period (or part thereof) from day one, per dog.

£22.00

Veterinary treatment As required

Cost recovery

All fees relating to a stray dog must be paid in full before a dog will be released.

Payment can be made to Customer Services on 01233 331111 (weekdays 9am to 4.00pm).

When full payment has been made, our Dog Warden will contact you to make arrangements for you to be reunited with your dog.

Please note that if you do not pay the fees incurred within 7 full days of your dogs seizure under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 your ownership will be relinquished and the council may rehome your dog.

Click for a full breakdown of our dog warden fees 

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