Bassetlaw: Dog owners could be fined £1000 under new legislation
From Tuesday, September 1, fines of up to £1000 can be issued for offences such as failing to pick up dog mess or walking a dog without a lead in designated public spaces.
The new Public Space Protection Order follows a two month consultation with the public in February and March.
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Hide AdCoun Julie Leigh, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “After much discussion with the general public and lots of constructive feedback I am happy to see the new dog control order put into practice this September.
For more information on which areas of Bassetlaw will be affected by the order, visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/dogcontrol.