Review of rules for dogs on Arun’s beaches and green spaces

A review of the rules for dogs on Arun’s beaches and green spaces is being carried out by the district council.
During the summer months dogs have to be kept on leads on the promenades at most of Bognor, Littlehampton and Felpham beachesDuring the summer months dogs have to be kept on leads on the promenades at most of Bognor, Littlehampton and Felpham beaches
During the summer months dogs have to be kept on leads on the promenades at most of Bognor, Littlehampton and Felpham beaches

A public consultation has been launched today (Monday July 6) to seek residents’ views on plans to amend and continue the current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dogs in open spaces.

The council is proposing that the current PSPO for Dogs, which expires in October 2020, be extended for a further three years until 2023.

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The proposed changes are designed to ‘fine-tune’ the existing order and are based upon feedback from the public and the council’s first-hand experience in managing land and enforcement issues in relation to dog controls.

They include allowing dogs in Marine Park Gardens in Bognor Regis and Marina Gardens in Littlehampton, as long as they are on leads under control, and requiring dogs to be kept on a short lead in cemeteries and churchyards.

Failure to comply with the conditions of the order can result in a fine or fixed penalty notice.

The consultation survey will run until mid August and should take between 5-10 minutes to complete.

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Matt Stanley, Arun District Council’s cabinet member for technical services, said: “These orders are put in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy the many beautiful open spaces and beaches we have in the district.

“We hope to hear from as many of you as possible, whether you are a dog owner or not, so that your views can help to shape the new order.”

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