A Tory proposal to reduce dog fouling and littering was rejected by a Labour majority at North Tyneside Council amid claims it would cost almost £160,000.
Olly Scargill, a Tory councillor for Collingwood, said dog mess is at an unacceptable level and "brought the area to an all-time low." He added: "Not only does it ruin how the area looks, but it also poses huge health and hygiene risks.
"In New York, teachers and parents are having to clear up litter and dog mess outside New York Primary Schools. Obviously, this isn't right."
