09-07-2025
New rule set to ban dogs from Broadland play areas in Norfolk
Dogs are set to be banned from playgrounds in parts of Norfolk over hygiene and safety in Broadland are expected to change existing rules on dog fouling by restricting access to play this year, the authority ran a public consultation on an existing public spaces protection order (PSPO) which meant people could be fined for not picking up pet mess.A report advises councillors that banning dogs from enclosed play areas "will protect the health and well-being of our residents and the quality and cleanliness of the district's public spaces".
It said that, in its consultation, 13 town and parish councils backed the idea of continuing the order, with Aylsham Town Council warning there had been issues in play report explained there had been "a number of incidents where such spaces are being used to exercise dogs" and dogs had said that, even if cleaned up, the mess could leave bacteria behind, creating health show there were just 103 reports to the council about dog mess between 2022 and 2024, but the report put the low number down to the provision of waste bins, signage and the threat of councils in Norfolk – including Great Yarmouth and North Norfolk, have similar restrictions for playing fields and play councillors are expected to vote in favour of the protection order on Thursday.
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