TRADERS and residents in Bangor are angry over the amount of dog mess on the High Street.
There are worries that efforts to tackle dog fouling are not working and fears the problem may end up costing the city trade in the busy run up to the Christmas period.
City councillor Doug Madge said he feared the problem could make things worse for traders, amid the difficult economic climate.
“I’m surprised that people cannot appreciate the efforts being made on the High Street,” he said.
“Shop keepers need all the help they can get and they do not need dogs fouling.”
One trader from the Yankee Candle Shop, which is close to where the High Street meets Dean Street, also said the problem could deter people from visiting during the festive season.
“I have noticed it getting worse and the mess at the Hirael end is unbelievable,” she said.
“We’ve actually got a dog warden l but I would not know him if I bumped into him.
"We need more bins at this end of the High Street.”
A Gwynedd Council spokesman said the authority was still committed to tackling the problem of dog fouling.
The spokesman said: "Gwynedd Council’s team of street enforcement wardens patrol towns and villages throughout the county, investigating complaints of environmental crime received from the public, such as dog fouling, littering and fly-tipping.
“Failing to clear up after your pet is a criminal offence and those found to be responsible could face an on-the-spot fine of £75 and even a court summons and a maximum fine of £1,000.”
To report dog fouling problems call 01766 77100 or visit www.gwynedd.gov.uk/do-it-online and click on ‘Report’.
Any information given will be treated with confidence.