DOG fouling in public areas is just one of the issues being addressed in this months Anti Social Behaviour campaign.

South Ayrshire police are in their fifth week of their new initiative which will establish early intervention to those believed to be engaging in unacceptable actions.

They have teamed up with South Ayrshire Council's enforcement officers who will be visiting those who have allegedly allowed their dogs to mess public places.

There will also be joint visits from South Ayrshire Council’s Antisocial Behaviour officer to progress acceptable behaviour contracts with a number of householders.

An Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) is an early intervention which is sometimes offered to individuals who are perceived to be engaging in anti-social behaviour.

South Ayrshire Area Commander, Chief Inspector Gary I’Anson stated: “It is this close working with partners that allows us to provide sustainable problem solving approaches to the variety of antisocial issues that we deal with.”

The campaign is focussing firmly on close partnership working to target and reduce incidents of an antisocial nature and to provide reassurance to residents.

Claire Monaghan, South Ayrshire Council’s Head of Communities, said: “This latest initiative is another positive example of the terrific partnership working between the Council and our police colleagues and will help address – and prevent – issues that have a real impact on communities like vandalism, graffiti, or youth disorder.

"I’m sure our communities will support this increased police and community safety visibility as we head in to the lighter nights, school holidays and with forthcoming major events that bring a lot of people to Ayr. I’m sure it will prove to be a great success."

Anyone who wishes to highlight areas of concern is encouraged get in contact with officers at Ayr Police Station by calling 101. In an emergency police can always be contacted by calling 999.