CHILDREN from a Tremadog school took part in a campaign to raise awareness of dog fouling problems.

The campaign was prompted after the children contacted Gwynedd Council to complain about the frequent presence of dog mess along paths leading to their school, and the distress and anger this had caused them and their parents.

Gwynedd Council’s Tidy Towns officer, Jonathan Neale, then visited the school to talk with the children, who were very keen to do something to help, and readily volunteered to create colourful pictures to be used as signs around the village.

They hope the signs will influence the comparatively few owners who create so much annoyance by turning a blind eye when their pets foul in public spaces.

Local councillor, Alwyn Gruffydd said: “Why should our children have to mind their step on their journey to and from school?

“Tremadog is a wonderful place to grow up so it’s just not right that our kids should have to be fearful of this health hazard.

“I’m very pleased that they and Tidy Towns have decided to do something about it – let’s hope the irresponsible few take notice.”

Read the full story in this week’s Arfon/Dwyfor edition of the Cambrian News