IT has come to my notice on several occasions recently that there is more dog mess on the streets of Old Town.

Thankfully, it seems most dog owners are responsible these days and we are a long cry from the 1970s when dog mess was common place.

However, it does seem to be a recent phenomenon that more and more owners are allowing their pets to foul the pavements and not pick it up.

As we all know, this is a huge health hazard, especially for children, and makes our streets unsightly and disgusting.

I hope this new breed of dog owner which cares nothing for the area they live in or its residents are caught in the act and dealt with appropriately by the authorities.

Rosemary Duff, Union Street, Swindon