Dog walkers caught without poo bags could be fined as part of plans being considered by council
Dog walkers in Sandwell caught without poo bags could be fined as part of a range of orders being considered by council officials.
Sandwell Council has launched a public consultation on the Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which relate to alcohol, dogs and fires in public spaces across the borough.
As part of the consultation, the local authority is considering whether dog walkers should be required to carry the "appropriate" equipment to pick up their dog's waste.
It is also consulting on whether allowing a dog into a children's play area or enclosed sports area such as a tennis court should be considered an offence.
A new prohibition is also being considered relating to barbecues or fires being lit on public land due to the associated risks.
