Have your say on Wyre Council's dog rules

In 2017, the council introduced a PSPO with dog control orders on some public spaces in Wyre.

The orders are in place to make sure dog owners, or those in charge of a dog, walk them responsibly in public spaces.

They encourage a balance between areas that dogs can be walked and exercised off the lead.

The current orders will expire in October 2020, and Wyre Council is looking to extend them for another three years.

Under the orders, residents must:

> Keep dogs on leads in designated areas

> Put dogs on a lead if asked to by an authorised officer

> Limit the number of dogs being walked (this also applies to professional dog walkers) in a designated area

> Clear up after dogs & use bins provided

> Carry bags to prevent dog fouling

> Not allow dogs in the designated dog exclusion areas

Exemptions are in place for assistance dogs or assistance dogs in training.

The council works with partner agencies to enforce these orders, as well as littering and fly tipping in the borough.

As part of this process, it is suggesting some minor revisions to the current controls.

It hoped to introduce controls at Fleetwood Nature Park, at the request of Lancashire County Council which owns of the site.

Councillor Simon Bridge, portfolio holder for Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces, said: "Our Public Space Protection Orders for dog control were introduced to ensure that our public spaces remain a safe and clean place for all users to visit.

"We want to hear from our residents and stakeholders on how these orders have worked across the borough and to ensure they continue to work."

The consultation is open until August 18 2020. To take part and view background information on the orders, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/dogconsultation