Adur and Worthing councils consult on dogs protection order
Dog-free areas
Under the PSPO, council officers can issue fixed penalty notices of £100 or prosecute dog owners who fail to comply with any of the orders, which include picking up dog faeces or putting pets on leads in certain areas.Currently, dogs are not allowed in enclosed children's play areas in Adur and Worthing, as well as Highdown Gardens in Worthing.Dogs are also excluded from the beach in Worthing from Splash Point to Heene Road, and between the two boat launching ramps in Goring-by-Sea, between 1 May and 30 September each year.Other new powers under consultation include requiring dogs to be on leads on footpaths either side of the Adur Estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Shoreham.A council spokesperson said: "These powers are not intended to disrupt dog owners but are in place to address the potential nuisance that some dogs can cause in public spaces."Without these orders, we would have limited powers to address any dog-related problems that occur."Although many of us love dogs, we think it's important to have some restrictions in place and provide some dog-free areas so that everyone can enjoy our wonderful parks and coastline."Details of the consultation can be found on the Adur and Worthing Councils website and is open until 10 August.
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