Dogs to be banned from Cannock Chase areas

Walking dogs in certain areas within Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, is expected to be banned, as part of a new control order.

An older Dog Control Order that is still active prevents dogs accessing children’s play areas, but a new report to Cannock Chase Council’s cabinet recommends expanding the order to include tennis courts, multi-use games areas, skateboard parks, cycle (BMX or pump) tracks and war memorials.

“The consultation also highlighted cases where a requirement to put dogs on a lead when directed to do so in all public spaces, not just on or near the highway, would be beneficial (for example to deal with dog-on-dog attacks),” the report read.

“Further consultation on the proposed new Order incorporating these changes was
undertaken between 8 July – 7 August 2022.”

According to the report, dog fouling complaints in the district had reduced from 96 in 2016-17 to 70 in 2018-19, but rose to 104 in 2020-21 before dropping to 88 in 2021-22.