Dog Control Orders

We have introduced a Dog Control Order in accordance with Section 55 of The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. This replaces the previous system of byelaws for the control of dogs and also the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Order.

The Dog Control Order covers three offences:

1. Failing to remove dog faeces.
2. Not keeping a dog on a lead.
3. Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded.

If you commit an offence under any of the provisions of the Dog Control Order you may be issued with a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice or be liable upon conviction in the Magistrates Court of a fine up to £1000.

Dog Fouling

This offence applies to any land, which is open to the air, and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access (with or without payment) within 200 metres of a public highway which is subject (otherwise than temporarily) to a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or less.

The offence does not apply:

• To working dogs when actually working.
• If the person is registered as blind or has a physical disability which prevents them complying. The exemption covers only dogs trained by specified registered charities upon which such people rely on for assistance.
• If the person in control of the dog has the consent of the owner or occupier of the land not to pick up the faeces.

Dogs on leads

This offence applies to:

• All parts of the road, carriageways, footpaths, footways, alleyways, yards and verges which the public are entitled or permitted to have access (with or without payment) and which are within 200 metres of a public highway which is subject (otherwise than temporarily) to a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or less.
• allotments owned by us (for list see Eden's Dog Control Orders)
• the Castle Park
• Cemeteries in Penrith, Appleby, Alston, Nenthead and Garrigill.

The offence does not apply:

• Working dogs when actually working.
• Areas of open space

Dog Exclusion Areas

It is an offence for any person in charge of a dog to permit a dog to enter:

• Any fenced or enclosed children's play areas (for list see Eden's Dog Control Orders)
• Castletown Recreation Field, Penrith
• Frenchfield Sports Pitches, Carleton

For other useful information on Dog Control Orders see:

• legislation.gov.uk/ website for:
  • The Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties, etc.) Regulations 2006
  • The Dog Control Orders (Procedures) Regulations 2006

For Further Information

• Contact: Community Warden, Mansion House, Penrith CA11 7YG
• Telephone: 01768 817817
• Email: pollution@eden.gov.uk
• Fax: 01768 890732