Isle Of Wight Council Gives Dog Owners Their Barking Orders

Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:10

Watch where you take your four-legged friend this summer or you may face a fine, the Isle of Wight Council is warning.

Dog owners are being reminded about dog exclusion zones at some Island beaches.

Amid a growing number of complaints about inconsiderate owners, the council is stepping up patrols in hot spot areas and continuing to undertake random patrols on beaches.

Between May 1 and September 30 some beaches are off limits or restricted for dogs.

The consequences are a £100 fixed penalty or a fine of up to £1,000 if prosecuted in court.

Lee Matthews, strategic manager for recreation and public open spaces, said:

"We appreciate most dog owners abide by the regulations set to keep our beaches clean over the busy summer period, however, there is a small minority of people that choose to ignore the signs and continue to use exclusion zones."

There are still many beaches that welcome dogs all year round.

A full list of the beaches where restrictions apply can be found on the council's website.

Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet member for environment, said:

“Our public space protection orders are there to ensure everyone, visitors and residents alike, can enjoy our beaches.

"It means owners must clear up after their dogs, you can use any public bin and not just dog specific bins and keep your dog under control and abide by the restrictions that are in place. The orders are also in place to preserve wildlife areas in our beautiful Island biosphere.

“Most dog owners are responsible people, but we all know of, or have seen, some owners who don’t control their dogs and have no respect for others. The orders make sure we have the powers to deal with the few who don’t act responsibly."

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