Dog Control Orders
The introduction of dog control orders seek to balance the needs
of those in charge of dogs against the interests of those affected
by dogs, bearing in mind the need for people, in particular
children, to have access to dog free areas and also have areas
where dogs are kept under strict control.
Our aim is to promote the Council's approach for creating a
cleaner and sustainable environment also reduce the potential
health implications associated with dog faeces.
We also aim to promote responsible dog ownership and reduce
complaints for dog issues such as dog fouling.
This allows the public and especially children access to dog
free or dog controlled areas intended for recreational purposes and
improve health and well-being.
We intend to reduce and tackle issues relating to dogs running
loose and causing a nuisance to others.
This ensures that the Council's legislative powers are fully up
to date with current environmental legislation.
The orders relate to the control of dogs in parks and open
spaces and the requirement for dog owners to clear up after their
dog. They replace the previous dog byelaw legislation and
Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, which has been repealed.
Their introduction follows a period of public
consultation in 2012 and approval by The Councils Executive
Committee on the 20th June 2012.
Decision Details
Councillor Support Decision Details
What are the different orders?
- The Dogs Exclusion
Order - The effect of the Order is to make it an
offence for a person in charge of a dog to permit the dog to enter
or remain on any land to which this Order applies.
- The Dogs On Leads
Order - The effect of the Order is to make it an
offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to ensure that a
dog is dept on a lead on any land to which the Order applies.
- The Dogs On Leads by Direction
Order - The effect of the Order is to make it an
offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to put that dog on
a lead under the direction of an authorised officer on any land to
which the Order applies.
- The Fouling of Land by Dogs
Order - The effect of this Order is to make it
an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to remove faeces
forthwith from any land to which the Order applies.
What are the current designations?
You can view copies of all the plans and designations that will
apply to parks and open spaces across the borough in
the ward links below.