Issue - meetings

Introduction of a Dog Control Order

Report of the Strategic Director, Communities and Environment

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report seeking approval for a consultation on the introduction of a Dog Control Order to be carried out.

COUNCIL RESOLVED - (i) To consult for a period of six weeks on

the introduction of a Dog Control Order, subject to exemptions as appropriate for assistance dogs.

(ii) That the Order be adopted the Order,

subject to no representation being received within the consultation period.

(iii) That a further report be presented to

Cabinet and Council, in the event that objections to the proposed Order are received.

Report of the Strategic Director, Communities and Environment

Minutes:

Consideration has been given to a consultation being carried out on the introduction of a Dog Control Order.

RESOLVED -		That the Council be recommended to approve:

	(i)	Consultation for a period of six weeks on the introduction of a Dog Control Order as set out below, subject to exemptions as appropriate for assistance dogs:

		Requirement	Area Covered
		To remove dog faeces from land	Boroughwide
		To put a dog on a lead when requested	Boroughwide
		To keep a dog on a lead at all times	All Cemeteries and School sites within the Borough

		The penalty for breaching the Order is a fine of up to £1000 on conviction or a Fixed Penalty Notice of £80.

	(ii)	Subject to no representations being received within the consultation period, the Order be adopted.

	(iii)	In the event that objections to the proposed Order are received that a further report be presented to Cabinet and Council.

The above decisions have been made to support the protection of the environment in Gateshead through the use of an effective enforcement toolkit which reflects the seriousness with which residents view the issues and allows Officers to take robust action where required.