A TOWN council has urged residents to be mindful over dog waste being left on the pavements and the roads.

Camelford Town Council says it has been receiving reports of excessive amounts of dog waste being left on pavements and roads in the town. It has called on dog owners to ‘respect’ the town and pick up after their dogs.

A spokesperson said: “Camelford Town Council has been contacted recently with reports of excessive amounts of dog waste being left on the pavements and roads, especially along Clease Road and Chapel Street.

“Camelford Town Council would please ask that all dog owners, who are not already picking up after their dogs, please show some respect to the town and it's residents by picking up after their dogs. Thank you!”