In order to prevent a recurrence of the unfortunate killing of a rare avocet nestling last year by a pet dog, a new dog control order is being proposed. Dogs would be required to be on a lead on the shingle area between Shingle Street and East Lane from May to September. The proposal is open for consultation and comments may be submitted up to the 22nd September, details below.
Currently, there are several by-laws and an order made under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 which are in force and impose requirements on dog owners including prohibiting dogs from certain areas, requiring owners to clean up after their dogs on most open land, and also requiring dogs to be kept on a lead in certain defined areas.
Suffolk Coastal District Council is proposing to introduce “Public Space Protection Orders” to replace these controls as set out in the detailed consultation documents available for download on the Council’s website at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/animals/dog-control/public-space-protection-orders/
There are some significant changes in some areas, and only minor changes proposed in others, and some of the controls remain the same, so please take the time to read these proposals.
If you wish to comment on these proposed new Public Space Protection Orders, please do so in writing either by emailing environment@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or in writing to: PSPO Consultation, c/o Environmental Protection, Suffolk Coastal District Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton Suffolk IP12 1RT, or by visiting the consultation page on our website.
Your comments should reach us by no later than midnight on Friday 22nd September 2017.