Leicester City Council has brought in new powers to fine dog owners who fail to control their pets properly in public, as part of legislation to clean up communities. The Orders will come into force on the 1st September 2008.
Dog Control Orders, which form part of the Governments Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, will allow the city council to hand out fixed penalty notices to dog owners who fail in a public area to clear up their pets faeces, allow them in restricted areas such as playgrounds and cemeteries or don't put them on a lead when they are instructed to do so.
They are designed to balance the interests of people affected by the actions of dogs, such as children who need access to playgrounds, with the interests of dog owners who need access to areas where they can exercise their pets without undue restrictions.
Details of the Dog Control Orders, including plans of affected areas are highlighted within the related documents below.
The Notices of Making for each of the Orders are also attached below.
For further information contact:
Malcolm Grange
Head of Street Scene Enforcement
T: 0116 2526475
Email malcolm.grange@leicester.gov.uk
