A borough council has successfully prosecuted two people for dog fouling and littering offences leading to them being fined hundreds of pounds. 
 
Gary Morris, of Middlegate, Great Yarmouth, was spotted letting his dog foul on the pavement between the Greyfriars Way housing office and the former Ship pub in the town last July.
 
Morris was interviewed under caution but denied the offence had taken place.

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After failing to respond to two letters, Great Yarmouth Borough Council decided to prosecute under the Public Space Protection Order.

Last week at Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court, Morris was fined £120, ordered to pay £120 towards costs, as well as a victim surcharge of £48.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Rottenstone Lane in ScratbyRottenstone Lane in Scratby (Image: Google Maps)The council also prosecuted Suzanne Cross, of Beach Road, Scratby after CCTV footage showed her throwing cat litter over the top of Scratby cliffs at Rottenstone Lane last October.
 
Cross admitted to the offence, saying she didn’t like the smell of cat litter in her wheelie bin.
 
After failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, she was prosecuted for littering under Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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Last week, Cross was convicted in her absence at Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court.

She was fined £120, ordered to pay costs of £120, and a victim surcharge of £48 was also applied.
 
A spokesperson for Great Yarmouth Borough Council said: ‘’When we receive reports of littering we will always take action to deal with it where we can.

"And, given the health risks associated with dog fouling, the council will prosecute offenders whenever possible.
 
‘’Littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling impacts the lives of our residents and we would urge people to report problems to us by calling the Environmental Health team on 01493 846478 or by emailing environmentalrangers@great-yarmouth.gov.uk."