Dog Control Orders

On 8 November 2010 the following Dog Control Orders came in to force in Stafford Borough. These regulate the handling behaviour of dogs within the authority. They are:

Dogs Exclusion Order

Dogs are excluded from:

• All children's equipped play areas, whether enclosed or unenclosed
• Bowling Greens
• Tennis Courts
• Skate Parks
• Paddling Pools
• Wet/Water Play Areas
• Multi-use games and the athletics enclosure at Rowley Park

Dogs on Lead Order

All dogs must be kept on a lead at the following sites:

• Victoria Park, Stafford 
• Stonefield Park, Stone 
• Rowley Park, Stafford
• And all cemeteries, including church yards run by the Council

Dogs on Leads by Direction

You must put your dog on a lead when asked to by an authorised officer of the Council on any site not covered by the above Dogs on Leads order. This order is designed to target dogs who are not under control.