NEW rules are being brought into Warrington's parks to encourage owners to clean up after their dogs and keep them on a lead.

A new Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) comes into force this month. 

The PSPO allows the council to take action against irresponsible dog owners who fail to clean up after their dog.

It also requires dogs to be kept on leads in cemeteries and crematorium gardens and at Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI’s) - such as Risley Moss. Authorised officers are also now able to formally require people to put their dog on a lead.

Signage is now going on display across the borough and council officers will be working with communities to raise awareness about the aims of the PSPO.

Cllr John Kerr-Brown, the council’s cabinet member responsible for environmental health, said: “We recognise that most people act responsibly when exercising their dogs. This PSPO will help to improve our environment and to protect wildlife, while ensuring our parks and green spaces remain safe, enjoyable places for everyone who uses them.”

You can view Warrington’s Dog Fouling PSPO at warrington.gov.uk/public-spaces-protection-orders-pspos Dog fouling complaints and enquiries can be made by visiting warrington.gov.uk/dog-fouling.

Which areas are included?

The cemeteries, crematoria and closed cemeteries covered by the PSPO are:

Burtonwood Cemetery

Fox Covert Cemetery, Appleton

Holinfare Cemetery, 

Warrington Cemetery, 

Risley Presbyterian Chapel Burial Ground, 

Croft Unitarian Chapel Graveyard, 

Meeting Lane Closed Churchyard Penketh,

St Elphins Parish Church, 

St Helens Church, Hollinfare

St James Church, 

St Mary’s Penketh, 

St Mary’s Lymm, 

St Oswalds Church, Padgate

St Paul’s Churchyard, Burtonwood

St Thomas Church, Stockton Heath

 

The sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) covered by the PSPO are:

Holcroft Moss

Thelwall/Woolston Eyes

Risley Moss

Rixton Claypits