Dogs in Back Streets/Alleys

To report a problem with a dog in a back street/alley telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01429 523333.

Gated back alleys are classed as "Dog on Lead Areas" under the town's Public Space Protection Orders (Dog Control). This means that owners of dogs roaming off a lead in a gated back alley will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100, and any dog mess not immediately cleaned up can incur a further £80 Fixed Penalty Notice.

Failure to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice issued for these offences could result in court action.