The procedures to be followed are set out in the:
- Dog Control Orders (Procedure) Regulations 2006;
- made under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
Main actions undertaken
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 19th September 2011 | Cabinet approved a consultation to be undertaken in relation to proposals to introduce five Dog Control Orders. |
| 14th October 2011 | Notices of intention to introduce five Dog Control Orders was published in the Halifax Courier. |
| 3rd October to 11th November 2011 | Consultation with members of the public and other interested parties was undertaken. |
| 9th November 2011 | The Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny panel considered proposals. |
| 12th March 2012 | Cabinet approved the introduction of the five Dog Control Orders. The original proposals were amended in light of the results of the consultation exercise. |
| 15th August 2012 | The five Dog Control Orders were made (signed by the Head of Democratic and Partnership Services). |
| 23rd and 24th August 2012 |
A public notice was published in the Brighouse Echo, Halifax Courier, Hebden Bridge Times and the Todmorden News. This detailed the date the Dog Control Orders came into force. |
| 3rd September 2012 | The five Dog Control Orders to came into force. |
Change a Dog Control Order
It may be possible to change an Order. Do you know an area of land near where you live that is:
- not mentioned in the orders;
- or it is included, but should not be.
We will need evidence to justify the introduction or removal of the order(s) to the area.
We do review Orders and look at any suggestions you make when we do.
To ask us to review an order, please phone: (01422) 288001.