Dog Control Order signage
Signs will be erected on the majority of designated sites which are covered by the Orders. We also put up signs where there is evidence that there are dog control issues in an area.
We prioritise areas based on our history of specific problems, such as dog fouling. We will put up signs on the worst fouled sites first.
- We only provide signs where it is practical to do so. The legislation and guidance recognises that it is not feasible to erect signs on every piece of land to which the Orders apply.
- The Dogs on Leads, Dogs on Leads by Direction and Fouling of Land by Dogs Orders apply to many streets, car parks and public open space. It would not be reasonable to expect us put signs up in every area.
On sites that are often used by dog walkers, large signs will be put up at prominent points. Such as in parks and recreation grounds. The signs list which Orders apply to the site and include a map showing where the respective Orders apply. Initially, temporary signs mounted on a yellow board have been erected in every park and recreation ground prior to more permanent signs being erected. In other general areas such as on pavements adjacent roads and children’s play areas (fenced and unfenced) for example, smaller permanent signs will be erected outlining which Orders apply.
Maps
Some areas on the online maps or the maps on the signs in the park or recreation ground, are not coloured in green, orange or red. This does not mean that no restrictions are in place in these areas.
Our priority is to identify areas where dogs are excluded or must be kept on a lead in the parks, recreation grounds and around the play areas, as these areas are the ones where people can fall foul (sic) of the legislation!
The physical on-site maps for each park and recreation ground only map the site itself and not the surrounding area. All roads and pavements which surround a park or recreation ground, for example, are areas where dogs must be kept on a lead.
Please note: Any outdoor area that is white on a map may likely be covered by:
- the Fouling of Land by Dogs Order;
- or the Dogs on Leads by Direction Order.
New bins
We will provide a few new bins in some areas, in particular, where there are no bins. We will also review bin provision in areas that are badly fouled.