A plan to ban dogs from some public spaces in Powys could be on the cards after the County Council wrote to town and community councils for their opinions on the idea.

Representatives from Powys County Council have asked local councils for feedback on the plan, which could see dogs and their owners prevented from entering council-owned public spaces in an effort to control dog fouling.

Last year residents in Builth Wells mounted an angry campaign against irresponsible dog owners who allowed their dogs to foul rugby pitches at The Groe, culminating in a protest march through the town.

Newtown Town Councillor and chair of the town council's economy and environment committee Cllr Richard Edwards said that although he felt the town didn't have a serious dog fouling issue, it was something they would keep an eye on.

"We haven't received any communication on this issue yet but it's something which is always an issue.

"There were some issues with the football pitches down by the river but we don't have a particular place that seems to be a problem at the moment, and as long as people look after their dogs responsibly then we're looking to encourage people to use the town's parks and green spaces as much as possible.

"However something like this would potentially give us extra powers to deal with the issue if and when it ocurred."

The county council said it would be seeking the views of community councils and the police and crime commissioner before making any decision on the proposal to introduce the so-called Public Space Protection Orders(PSPOs).

“The council’s Countryside and Outdoor Recreation Service has written to all town and community councils to ask for their views on the introduction of a PSPO that would cover the land that Outdoor Recreation manage and maintain," said a spokesperson.

"The deadline for their views is the end of October and they will be considered along with the views of the police and the police and crime commissioner before agreeing the next step.”

Last year Flintshire Council successfully introduced new measures on dog fouling and control after what it described as "strong support" from the community.

Under the Flintshire measures, dogs are banned from children’s play areas, sports pitches and formal recreation areas and school grounds with fines of up to £1,000 levied for breaches of it's Public Space Protection Orders.