CARNFORTH councillor Gregg Beaman is urging local pet owners to make use of the doggy-bins which have recently been provided around the Crag Bank area.

Despite being in place since 5 September constituents have complained that the bins are not being used and Cllr Beaman said: "It took a little time to get these in place and now they are there I would ask residents to make full use of them to help make the area better for everyone."

In the same area talks have been held with the local police who have promised to look at anti-social and nuisance behaviour following a number of complaints and on-pavement parking is also being addressed after causing problems to pedestrians in particular mothers with prams.