SINCE the gates to the allotments behind Lynden Way were locked, the amount of dog muck has gone up ten-fold on all neighbouring footpaths.

The amount of mess and danger to children's health is very great. Somehow the very irresponsible owners of these fouling dogs must be caught and punished.

David Quarrie,

Lynden Way,

Holgate,

York.

Updated: 09:37 Wednesday, January 05, 2005