Dog Walking Code of Conduct

West Bergholt Dog Walking Code of Conduct

This code was adopted by the Council at its meeting on 25/01/2023 minute reference 23/10

West Bergholt Parish Council welcomes responsible dog owners to use their green spaces.  

In the interests of all users of the facilities the Council asks that dog walkers adhere to its Code of Conduct below and remember that the facilities are used by others, particularly children.

West Bergholt Parish Council’s ‘Code of Conduct’ for dog walkers using land owned by the Parish Council as sole Trustee, i.e., the Lorkin Daniell Playing Field, Poor’s Land, Village Green and New Allotments:

Village Green

Well behaved dogs on short leads are permitted.

(New) Allotments

Plot holder’s dogs only are permitted, they are to be kept on the lead at all times and should not be allowed roam on or foul other plot holders sites.

Poors Land

Well behaved dogs can be allowed off the lead, however:

  • Put your dog on a lead if it fails to come back promptly on command or if it has a tendency to chase wildlife.
  • Keep your dog in sight, as a dog out of sight may be a dog out of control.
  • Put your dog on a lead when approaching children, school groups, joggers or cyclists.

Lorkin Daniell Playing Field

No dogs are permitted on the Lorkin Daniell playing field.

All Green Spaces

  • Clear up after your dog. Always make sure you have a suitable bag with you – BAG IT, BIN IT.
  • Use the dog bins provided – there are approximately 21 dog bins in the parish.
  • Make sure your dog has an ID collar on at all times.
  • Don’t assume that everyone likes dogs – many people are fearful of dogs.
  • Under Colchester City Council Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) dog owners are required to clear up after their dogs in publicly accessible areas. Failure to do this could result in a fixed penalty charge of £100 or a fine in court of up to £1,000.

To report issues of dog fouling in confidence please contact Colchester City Council:

West Bergholt Parish Council contact details:

Laura Walkingshaw
Parish Clerk
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07726 424419

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