Roman Park – Dog Exclusion Order Reminder

In recent weeks we have had a number of complaints from users of the Roman Park about Dogs in the park. There are signs at the entrance to the Roman Park clearly stating that no dogs are allowed. Responsible dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that they only take there dogs where they are legally allowed or have specific permission from the land owner where no public right of way exists.

The village has a weath of areas to exercise dogs freely:

Credenhill Park Woods

Brockhall Quarry – Accessed down Mill Lane

The Green Open Spaces in Dovecote Lane (Not the small play park)

As well as many miles of Public Rights of Way (PROW Map)

The Roman Park is a dedicated sports and recreation facility aimed at children and adults to exercise freely. This policy has been reviewed regularly and is still the Parish Council’s position due to availability of other areas in the village and the cost of installing fencing either in a dedicated area or around all of the play equipment. At present our main objectives are to replace the small childrens play equipment and to install a Multi Use Games Arena on the old Tennis Courts – this has taken a number of years to get to a stage where these projects can be delivered.

We would like to remind residents that there is a Dog Exclusion Order in place at the Roman Park and if we continue to receive reports then we will have no alternative than to request enforcement action where a fixed penalty notice will be issued for £100 or a fine of up to £1000 as per the order set out below: