Oryx, Lewisham Council is not taking a softly, softly approach to what is a very serious subject, and is just one of the current demonstrations of irresponsible dog ownership. That is why I have asked council officers to have these days, and to distribute letters on the issue. That is also why we have reintroduced the "Bag it and Bin it" stencils, which do have the effect of reducing this unpleasant and unhealthy byproduct. Lewisham Council will be distributing publicity on responsible dog ownership, which includes information on the fines that will be charged to those owners caught allowing their dogs to foul indiscriminately in the borough. Most dog owners are responsible, but there is a trend amongst the trophy dog owners to see it as not macho to clear up after their dogs! This is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Lewisham.