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A Cleaner Bridgnorth

Abandoned Vehicles

Cars found abandoned on a public highway or on Council owned land, with no current tax, are removed by the District Council.

Telephone 01746 713161 or report a suspected abandoned vehicle online.

Cars Removed at the Owner's Request

The Council will remove and dispose of a car for £65.00 plus VAT. Payment can be made by most major credit cards.

Requests must be made in writing with the current fee included, together with the vehicle log book. The vehicle must be readily available and preferably have wheels. You will be given several days notice of the removal date. Telephone 01746 713161 or 01746 713160 or request disposal of a vehicle online.

Removal of Dead Animals

The Council will remove a dead animal from the highway. Telephone 01746 713125 or request removal of a dead animal online.

Alternatively contact DEFRA on 01743 358333 or Badger Watch on 01746 767602.

Dead Domestic Pets

The Council will collect and dispose of dead domestic pets for £45.00 plus VAT. Payment can be made by most major credit cards.

Telephone 01746 713161 or 01746 713160

You can also request collection of a dead pet online.

Street Cleaning and Litter

The Council is responsible for routine sweeping of roads and paths including the removal of dumped material on public highway and emptying of litter bins.

If you consider the standards of cleanliness of an area is unsatisfactory please telephone 01746 713125.

A National Code of Practice 1999 sets out the acceptable standards of cleanliness for different areas which are dependent on volume of usage. This document may be viewed (by appointment) at the Council Offices. Or click on the following link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/litter/litlaw.htm

Rodent and Pest Control

The Council operates a rodent control service for domestic properties for which a charge is made of £42.50 plus VAT for a maximum of two visits. 

The treatment of wasps, ants and fleas is charged at £42.50 plus VAT. Please note that the property will have to remain empty for four hours after treatment for ants and fleas.

Call 01746 713161 or 01746 713160 or request pest control services online.

Rodent and pest control services for commercial properties, including farms and other agricultural premises, are charged at an hourly rate plus materials, although annual contracts are available. All charges are payable in advance. A minimum charge of £27.40 plus VAT (£31.25 including VAT) is made.

For services requested in areas outside the district of Bridgnorth, charges will be at the discretion of the Head of Works.

Payments can be made by most major credit cards. Please contact 01746 713161 or 01746 713160 or request business pest control services online.

Dogs

The Council provides services for the control of stray dogs and advice on dog fouling and responsible dog ownership.

Stray Dogs

Please contact 01746 713125 or report a stray dog online.

The Council's policy is to keep dogs seized or handed in as strays for 7 days. It will then offer them for adoption by new owners.
A kennelling fee plus £20.00 administration charge is levied on owners reclaiming their dogs.The police have a duty to accept stray dogs brought into Police Stations by members of the public and will generally retain dogs overnight until collected by the Council.
It is an offence for your dog not to have a collar and tag with your name and address on it.

Dog Barking

The Council has the power to take action against anyone who causes or permits a noise nuisance to occur. It is therefore essential that dog owners control their pet so that it does not cause a nuisance to their neighbours.

Please contact 713150 or report dog barking online.

Dog Fouling

Owners are reminded that is an offence punishable by a fine to allow dogs to foul footpaths and grass verges. You should remove any faeces deposited by your dog using poop-scoops if necessary, which are available from most pet shops.

The District Council has implemented bylaws, which make it an offence not to clean up after your dog if it fouls. This will be punishable by a fine. This bylaw also applies to most public recreation areas.

Please contact 713100 or report dog fouling online.

Remember, dog faeces invariably contains bacteria and parasites which can cause illness, especially to young children.

Bridgnorth District Community Safety Partnership and the District Council encourage dog owners to 'scoop the poop' by providing free poop scoop canisters and refill bags. The bags are available from Westgate reception, Severn Valley Country Park visitors centre, Broseley and Shifnal Community Information Points, plus tourist information centres and libraries throughout the District, alternatively you can apply online.

Apply for scoop the poop bags online

The Council provides red bins throughout the District where dog faeces can be deposited. If the dog bins are full call 01746 713100 or request a new dog bin online or report a problem with a dog bin online.

Full details of the relevant bylaws are available in a booklet that can be obtained from the District Council Offices and Shifnal and Broseley Community Information Points.

Remember that failing to clean up after your dog can result in a fine of up to £1000.