Dog Control Order in Perranporth

KC Dog, the Kennel Club's campaign group in place to help responsible dog owners protect their rights, is alerting dog owners in Cornwall to a dog control order consultation currently taking place in Perranporth.

Perranzabuloe Parish Council is proposing to introduce a dog control order that will require dogs to be kept on leads on stretches of Perranporth beach from 1st July to 31st August each year, between the hours of 10am and 5pm. The on-lead restrictions would apply within the following areas:

• The southern edge by the Promenade and cliffs to Droskyn point
• The eastern edge by the south west coastal path from the Promenade to Flat Rocks
• The western edge by the sea
• The northern edge by a straight line in a north westerly direction from the foot of the steps at Flat Rocks to the sea.

The Kennel Club was first alerted to the intentions of the Parish Council last year. Meanwhile, a local dog owners' group has been campaigning to ensure that Perranporth's dogs get the fairest deal possible. The launch of this formal consultation will therefore give visitors and local dog walkers the chance to have their views known before a final decision is made.

Commenting on the use of dog control orders, Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: "Dog control orders are becoming more common as councils attempt to find ways to control dog fouling and reign in irresponsible dog owners. Unfortunately, this often means responsible dog owners are also penalised and have to suffer restrictions.

"Frequently, public consultations come and go without the majority of the public knowing about them or having a chance to have their say. KC Dog aims to alert people to dog control order consultations and thereby ensure the fairest outcome for all."

The Parish Council's consultation will run until 10th March. Responses should be sent to the Clerk to the Council at Perranzabuloe Parish Council, Chyanhale, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0DB, or by email to perranzabuloedogcontrolorder@hotmail.co.uk. For more information, please click here to visit the Parish Council website.

KC Dog is an information network, free to join, whose members benefit from news and information on dog control orders across the UK. Visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/kcdog for more information. Perranzabuloe Parish Council is proposing a dog control order that requires dogs to be kept on leads on stretches of Perranporth beach