The continuing problem of dog's dirt in the village play areas has been raised on social media websites. One resident stated: "If people are not prepared to clean up after their dogs then they should not take them near the school or the park. Children play around there for god sake. These people know who they are and should be ashamed of themselves." 
The availability of dog poo bags has been raised as an issue, with only the Skelmorlie public library in possession of the bags for distribution.

Library
The Skelmorlie Library opening hours have recently changed: Tuesday 1-6.30pm; Thursdays 10am-4pm; Fridays 1pm-5pm