Dog Control Orders are made under Section 55
of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. They extend,
replace and simplify the current system of byelaws for the control
of dogs. It is proposed to make Dog Control Orders for the
following offences:
1. Failing to immediately remove dog faeces. 2. Permitting a dog to
enter land from which dogs are excluded. 3. Not keeping a dog on a
lead in designated areas or on public highways. 4. Not putting and
keeping a dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised
officer.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Community Impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 6 December 2011 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Karen Leytham kleytham@lancaster.gov.uk
Department: Health and Housing
Contact: Susan Clowes, Senior Environmental Health Officer (Community Protection) Susan Clowes, Public Health Team Leader, 01524 582740, Email: sclowes@lancaster.gov.uk Email: sclowes@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582740.
Consultation process
Public consultation as specified in the
legislation
Consultees
As specified in the legislation. Public
consultation will be encouraged
Date for representations to be received: A formal public consultation exercise will follow approval of the introduction of Dog Control Orders
Background papers and reason no public access: Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Defra Guidance