North Yorkshire Council consults on dog controls

North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation on its existing dog public space protection order in the Filey, Scarborough and Whitby area.

The order outlines areas in which a dog must be put on a lead when directed, rules around dog fouling, and any dog exclusion areas.

The council identified areas that needed to be reviewed after a consultation in 2023. These include removing dog restrictions from Oliver’s Mount playing fields and Tate Hill Beach, and adding Valley Road Gardens and Linden Close. The rules around dog fouling would remain.

Councillor Greg White, the council’s executive member for managing our environment, said: “We want to ensure that everybody can enjoy our picturesque beaches in a safe and clean environment. The rules are there so we can maintain our coast without compromising on safety or cleanliness.

“I’d like to thank those who shared their feedback in 2023, and we would welcome the public’s views on the spaces identified in the revised PSPO.”

The consultation closes on 17 March and the order is set to be adopted in May.