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Cabinet:

2.1       Resolved to vary the existing PSPO in order to create a new prohibition against dogs being walked off lead within the area of Upton Country Park known as “Phase 2”, which is outlined in red on the plan appended to this report as Appendix 2.

2.2.      Authorised the Borough Secretary to complete all of the statutory processes as required by the Act in order to vary the existing PSPO.

Councillor Hallam as the relevant Cabinet Member introduced the report seeking authority to prevent dogs being off the lead in an area of Upton Country Park.  A positive impact of the pandemic and lockdown had been record numbers of people in parks and open spaces. There had been a number of incidents resulting from dogs off the lead, and sheep had been attacked.  A public consultation had taken place, including all neighbouring parish councils.  The prohibition of dogs off the lead would be enforced by park rangers and neighbourhood wardens.

Councillor Hibbert welcomed the report but noted from the consultation that some people thought dogs should be on the lead all the time.  At some point this issue needed to be determined.  Councillor Hallam accepted the observation and stated that responsible dog ownership should be encouraged.

RESOLVED:

Cabinet:

2.1       Resolved to vary the existing PSPO in order to create a new prohibition against dogs being walked off lead within the area of Upton Country Park known as “Phase 2”, which is outlined in red on the plan appended to this report as Appendix 2.

2.2.      Authorised the Borough Secretary to complete all of the statutory processes as required by the Act in order to vary the existing PSPO.