There have been several instances of dog fouling reported to the Parish Council recently including mess left on Crab Lane, the permissive paths around the village and on Boughton Fen. It is an offence to allow a dog to foul any land in the county where the public has access, including the areas mentioned. Please bag it and take it with you, or at least move it from the walkway – find a stick and flick it into the undergrowth where it can decay naturally. Do not leave bagged mess behind. The penalty for dog fouling is a fine up to £1000. Please note that dogs are not allowed in Boughton playground at any time.