Frizz

Councils are suddenly being run by dog hating fascists. Seriously, suddenly councils are threatening all sorts of bans on dogs; not allowing them on beaches and playing fields, or only being allowed off their leads in restricted areas. And each council can have a different policy? You’d have to laugh if it wasn’t actually happening.

The consultation period for Camden’s Dog Control Order Proposals ends on March 15 - if you want to see what they are proposing (and please download the PDF for details) here is an example and keep in mind that Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and at least some of Regents Park all fall within Camden’s boundaries:

It is proposed to designate the following sites and/or types of land in which the Council has an interest where dogs must be excluded:

• All planting and shrubbery in parks and open spaces • All catering areas and areas of food consumption including designated picnic areas in parks and open spaces • All water features, ponds and lakes in parks and open spaces • All monuments in parks and open spaces • All children’s play areas in parks and open spaces • All sports areas in parks and open spaces • All conservation areas in parks and open spaces • All playgrounds and play areas in housing areas • All multi-user games areas in housing areas

It will be an offence for anyone in charge of a dog on land to which the proposed Dog Exclusion Order will apply, to take the dog onto, or permit the dog to enter, or to remain on, such land.

The email address I’ve managed to get is street.environment@camden.gov.uk, so if you think this is slightly extreme please write and let them know.