A WAR memorial in a Cumbrian town has been subject to 'constant dog fouling' and desecration, according to the local council. 

Millom Town Council said that the contractor they use to cut the grass around the cenotaph no longer will because his mower throws up poo left by pets. 

A spokesperson said: "He will no longer be carrying out this due to the constant dog fouling and the desecration of this valued monument."

Cath Jopson, the town clerk, said: "It's got worse over recent months since the nights have to started to become darker." 

Ms Jopson said that the issue has always been a factor at this time of year, and it would take enforcement to prevent it - which is outside the town council's remit. 

The council owns the monument, which will soon be celebrating a century since it was put in place. Ms Jopson said that it is one of the first things that visitors see when they enter Millom and 'a lot of pride goes into it.' 

Ms Jopson confirmed that the grass will continue to be cut as the town council has other people who can do the job. 

"I don't know how to educate those people with dogs," Ms Jopson added. 

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Earlier this year, the council said it had received 'numerous complaints' regarding the amount of dog muck on the grass and stone areas of the cenotaph. 

A spokesperson said at the time: "Millom Town Council are committed to keeping this area looking nice for the entrance to the town. 

"Please be respectful and bag it, there are bins available in this area to put it in."

According to the Imperial War Museum, the memorial dates back to May 24, 1925, and was sculpted by Mr Alec Miller of Campden.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by Major General Sir Louis Vaughan of Bombay and Dr West Watson, the bishop of Barrow, the museum's records state.

A second plaque was added later to honour those who gave their lives in the Second World War. 

Months of work went into restoring the Station Road memorial in 2019.