Dorset Council Dog Related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) 2024
With effect from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026, a new Order came into force regarding the control of dogs on public land. The intention of the Order is to keep public open spaces enjoyable for all and free from dog faeces. The previous order only included land owned by Dorset Council whereas this latest Order includes all land owned by Parish and Town Councils (unless they chose to opt out during the consultation).
Details of the PSPO, appeals process and sanctions can be viewed on the Dorset Council website: Dog related Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) - Dorset Council.
The Order states the following (those relevant to West Parley Parish Council are emboldened for ease):
- owners are to pick up their dog's poo in all public spaces and dispose of it appropriately
- no dogs are allowed in enclosed children’s play areas or on marked sports pitches
- no dogs are allowed on certain beaches between 1 May and 30 September
- dogs are to be put on a lead when instructed to do so by an authorised officer
- dogs are to be kept on a lead in signposted and identified areas
Areas where you have to keep your dog on a lead are:
- Areas where you have to keep your dog on a lead are:
- council owned allotments
- formal public gardens
- within 5 metres of marked sports pitches
- council owned car parks
- Rodwell Trail Weymouth
- on roads and walkways close to certain beaches
- certain beaches dependent on season
Please be advised that the rules within this order apply to ALL land owned by West Parley Parish Council. Namely:
- Recreation Ground
- Playing Fields
- Parley Wood
- Access Lane (from the recreation ground to Parley Close)
- Car Park
- All land leased to the West Parley Memorial Hall, including their Car Park
We request that all users adhere to these rules to ensure the enjoyment of our wonderful facility for everyone. Any non-compliance should be emailed to the Parish Clerk in the first instance.
We provide 4 wheelie bins around the facility which are emptied on a weekly basis:
- Recreation Ground near the Millenium Garden
- Recreation Ground / Car Park near the entrance to the gym / Parley Wood
- Recreation Ground near the entrance to the gazebo / children’s play area
- Far side of the playing fields towards Parley Wood
A copy of the PSPO will be viewable on the noticeboard on the wall of the Community Hub. Signage will be erected in due course. The Parish Council is also investigating the feasibility of fencing the children’s play area which would then fall within this Order.