00:00Liverpool's parks are places to exercise, meet friends or simply spend time outdoors.
00:07But Liverpool City Council says busy periods of warm weather can also bring added pressure on those spaces,
00:13with a rise in littering, dog fowling, antisocial behaviour and damage to park environments.
00:19The council says those incidents create extra work for park staff and volunteer groups
00:23and can have a negative impact on wildlife and other visitors.
00:27There are more than 100 parks and green spaces across Liverpool, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
00:33The council is reminding everyone who uses them that looking after those spaces is a shared responsibility.
00:39That includes some straightforward rules.
00:41Visitors are being asked not to litter and to use the bins provided dog owners must clean up after their
00:46pets.
00:47The council also says barbecues should be raised off the ground.
00:50They should never be placed directly on grass, wooden decking or park benches
00:55and must be fully cooled before being disposed of responsibly.
00:58Scrambler bikes and other motorised vehicles are prohibited within parks and on grassed areas.
01:03They're also reminding visitors not to light fires or set off fireworks because fires can spread quickly.
01:08The council says people should respect wildlife, plants and park facilities,
01:12whilst also being considerate to other park users.
01:16There's an enforcement element too.
01:17The council says officers regularly patrol green spaces, engaging with visitors and catching people who litter allow dog fowling or
01:24fly tipping.
01:25Anyone caught offending will be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
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