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Plan to keep dogs on leads in Cornwall seaside village rejected
Overview
Cornwall Council has rejected a parish council's request to mandate dogs on leads throughout the seaside village of Polruan due to enforcement concerns and the potential precedent it would create. While the village-wide restriction was turned down, the council approved various other Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) across Cornwall, including dog bans in specific areas and mandatory lead requirements in locations such as Morrab Gardens and part of Perranporth beach.
Key points
- Cornwall Council rejected a bid by Lanteglos-by-Fowey Parish Council to enforce dogs on leads across Polruan.
- The rejection was based on concerns regarding enforcement and the precedent a village-wide restriction could set.
- Lanteglos-by-Fowey Parish Council chair Gini Ainley expressed disappointment, stating 90% of villagers supported the plan due to fouling and safety issues.
- Cornwall Council approved other Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), including dog bans and lead requirements in different locations across the region.
- Cornwall Council handles between 650 and 750 dog fouling complaints annually.