Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Don't forget to 'poop scoop' after your pooch.

A Wiltshire woman has been fined £380 after failing to pick up after her dog.

Claire Favarin of Marlborough Court, Royal Wootton Bassett was charged with the offence of failing to clear up after her dog at Poet’s Field, Royal Wootton Bassett.

The incident was witnessed by an authorised dog control officer and she was issued with a fixed penalty notice. However Ms. Favarin declined to pay. Reminders and requests for interview were sent to her but she never responded. She had in fact given a false address.

Ms. Favarin pleaded guilty at Chippenham Magistrates Court on April 16 and was fined £300. She was also ordered to pay £50 costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Mandy Bradley, service director of public protection said: 'Most dog walkers in our county are extremely responsible but for those who refuse to clear up after their dog the message is clear that it will not be tolerated.'

This case is the second one to come to court following dog control orders that came into effect in Wiltshire in September 2012.