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BBC News
20 hours ago
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Wetheral Brownies gain badge for tackling dog fouling
A group of Brownies has been awarded badges after completing a messy mission to clean up dog 1st Wetheral Brownies in Cumbria carried out Operation Together United for Responsible Dog Ownership (Turd) after realising dog fouling was becoming a problem in the just one 200m (660ft) stretch, the 26 Brownies found 29 piles of dog mess, which they marked using flags designed with laminated poo leader Janice Brown, known as Tawny Owl, said the girls were "extremely shocked" at finding so much waste and their first thought was to "write to the King" about the problem. "We thought that was a bit extreme," Ms Brown the Brownies decided to contact Cumberland Council about the issue and the troop created banners to promote anti-fouling in the area. Irresponsible grown-ups For taking part in Operation Turd, the Brownies were awarded their Speak Out badge, which is earned for working to solve an issue they feel strongly the unhygienic nature of the waste, the children, who are aged between seven and 10, were not put off during their mission."We weren't asking them to touch it or pick it up as that would have been a health issue," Ms Brown said. "But they were genuinely curious as to how much there was and they couldn't believe the grown-ups were so irresponsible." The Brownies had a meeting with officers from Cumberland Council where they were able to make suggestions about how to tackle dog were also taught about the harm dog fouling can do, including how cows can choke on bags of waste left behind by irresponsible pet council's executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places, Denise Rollo, said the 1st Wetheral Brownies had "real pride in where they live". "Their actions set a powerful example for all of us," she said, adding: "From identifying local issues to engaging directly with dog walkers, they've shown maturity, initiative, and genuine community spirit." The group has also shown its commitment to their home region by making the shortlist for a competition to design a new community flag for design is one of six shortlisted with a winner to be chosen by the public. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Brownies take action against dog fouling in Wetheral
A group of Brownies has been recognised for its efforts to tackle dog fouling. The 1st Wetheral Brownies identified a hotspot along a public path, recording 29 piles of dog mess and handing out poo bags to dog walkers as part of Operation T.U.R.D (Together, United for Responsible Dog Ownership). Their work contributed to earning their 'Speak Out' badge and led to a visit from Cumberland Council officers, who presented them with a certificate of appreciation. Councillor Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places at Cumberland Council, said: "It's fantastic to see our younger residents, like the 1st Wetheral Brownies, showing such commitment to keeping their community clean and taking real pride in where they live. "Congratulations to them on earning their Speak Out badge; they've truly used their voices to make a difference. "Their actions set a powerful example for all of us, from identifying local issues to engaging directly with dog walkers, they've shown maturity, initiative, and genuine community spirit." Operation T.U.R.D aims to promote responsible dog ownership and keep public spaces clean. During the visit, council officers met with Cllr Stephen Higgs, vice chair of the parish council, and landowners from the area to discuss ongoing concerns about dog fouling along the route highlighted by the Brownies. Details provided by the group, including descriptions of walkers and vehicles, are set to be used to support upcoming enforcement work. Cllr Rollo said: "Cumberland Council has a zero-tolerance policy on dog fouling, and this campaign demonstrates that education, engagement, and enforcement can deliver real results. "We're serious about protecting public spaces and ensuring everyone can enjoy clean, safe environments. "When we work together – with responsible dog owners, community groups, and local leaders – we really can make a lasting difference." The council plans to begin 'intensive' patrols in the area as a result of the Brownies' findings. The group is also planning another community litter pick as part of its work towards earning an additional badge.
BBC News
13-05-2025
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Planning row over Wetheral woodland turned into garden
A row over the use of a protected woodland as a private garden is being taken to the government's Planning Council had issued an enforcement notice to resident Martin Bragg requiring him to restore the area at Mirebank Wood in Wetheral, near Carlisle, to its previous condition, including planting two trees to replace a beech and oak tree removed without Bragg, who lives on Elm Garth next to the woodland, has appealed the council's order through the planning denied the breach and claimed the enforcement notice was issued too late for the requested action to be taken. Appeal documents showed Mr Bragg was believed to have used the woodland to store soil and materials from building work at his home, as well as installing fence posts and laurel in the woodland were protected by a tree preservation order, meaning they could not be felled nor damaged, the council said. 'Excessive demands' The council said the woodland had been available for public access since 1958 and it believed the changes by Mr Bragg to have happened in the last 10 documents said: "The development has an unacceptable impact on the woodland's biodiversity, geodiversity and natural regeneration."They added two trees had already been lost and that the use of the woodland might have the potential to cause harm to the remaining papers show Mr Bragg believed "the steps required to comply with the requirements of the notice are excessive".The planning inspector is expected to make a decision in due course. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
