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Lincolnshire council considers rules to limit dog walkers
South Kesteven District Council is considering introducing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to restrict the number of dogs on leads that can be walked by one person at the same time.
Nearly 6,000 dangerous dogs seized in past year, data reveals
As many as 16 dangerous dogs are being seized every day across the UK, with police forces taking 114 animals off the streets each week, new data reveals.
Unlicensed doggy daycare owner prosecuted
A Surrey-based doggy daycare owner has been prosecuted for operating her business without a licence.
Surrey coroner urges government to introduce dog-walking limits
Surrey's senior coroner has written to the government to call for a limit to the number and gross weight of dogs that can be walked by one person after the death of professional dog walker Natasha Johnston.
Chancellor confirms National Living Wage will increase next year
More than three million workers will receive a pay boost after the chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025.
Surrey park to trial commercial dog walking licensing scheme
A new dog walking licensing scheme is to be piloted in Nonsuch Park, Surrey, starting in April 2025.
Coroner set to raise issue of regulation with home secretary after dog walker killed
A coroner has reportedly expressed concern over "the lack of regulation to control dogs" after professional dog walker Natasha Johnston's death in Surrey in January.
Pet theft law comes into force
The Pet Abduction Act 2024, which will see anyone found guilty of pet theft in England or Northern Ireland face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both, has come into force.
Surrey council revises controls to limit dog walkers
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, in Surrey, has introduced a new borough-wide rule limiting dog walkers to four dogs after a review of its dog public space protection orders (PSPOs).
Stapleford man sentenced after operating unlicensed kennels
A successful prosecution has been brought against a man operating an unlicensed boarding kennels in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
