The order which bans dogs from certain public spaces has been extended for three years by a council - and failure to comply could land you a £1,000 fine. 

The Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) covering rules for dogs in public spaces in the Arun District has been renewed and extended.

At a meeting of the environment committee on September 7, councillors unanimously voted through the proposed renewal and extension of the PSPO for the next three years.

These new orders come into force on November 6 and set out the rules that dog owners must stick to protect the district under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

This is covered by the use of four different Public Space Protection Orders:  the fouling of land by dogs, the dogs on lead by-direction, the dogs exclusion and the dogs on leads order.

Earlier this year, Arun District Council ran a public consultation about this and changes were made following the feedback.

The following new areas have been added to the locations where dogs are required to be kept on leads:

  • Place St Maur (and other future water play areas), Bognor
  • Discovery Garden in Hotham Park, Bognor
  • West Beach Board Walk (off Rope Walk), Littlehampton

Councillor Sue Wallsgrove, chairwoman of Arun District Council’s environment committee said: “The unanimous vote on the changes proposed in the new PSPO show our commitment to making our open spaces enjoyable for all.

“As a dog owner myself, being able to enjoy our beautiful district with my canine companions is important, but dog owners must commit to following the rules to ensure the safety and cleanliness for others too.”

In the Arun District, dogs are banned from the following all year round:

  • Hotham Park, Bognor - fenced wildlife conservation area
  • Littlehampton Miniature Railway between Norfolk Gardens and Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton
  • Children's play areas (fenced and unfenced)
  • Designated picnic areas
  • Water bodies within parks and open spaces (fenced and unfenced)
  • Tennis courts
  • Putting greens
  • Pitch and putt courses
  • Adventure/crazy golf courses
  • Bowls greens
  • BMX tracks
  • Skate parks and games courts

And on the following beaches between May 1 and September 30:

  • Bognor Sailing Club Ramp to Gloucester Road, Bognor
  • Canning Road to Felpham Sailing Club
  • Felpham East Pier to Norfolk Road, Littlehampton

Dogs must be kept on short leads at all times in cemeteries and churchyards in the district.

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in:

  • Steyne Gardens, Bognor
  • Jubilee Gardens, Arundel
  • Maltravers Leisure Gardens, Littlehampton
  • Marina Gardens, Littlehampton
  • Marine Park Gardens, Bognor
  • Norfolk Leisure Gardens, Littlehampton
  • Jubilee Field, Bersted
  • Top Road Playing Field, Slindon
  • Felpham Beach Hut Greenswards (East and West), Felpham
  • The Boardwalk, West Beach, Climping
  • The Spinney, North Bersted
  • Hotham Park, Bognor - fenced boating lake area
  • Public Water play areas (fenced and unfenced) including Place St Maur, Bognor
  • Hotham Park Discovery Garden
  • West Beach Board Walk

And on the following promenades from May 1 to September 30:

  • Bognor Sailing Club Ramp to Gloucester Road, Bognor
  • Canning Road to barrier 370 yards east of Blakes Road, Felpham
  • Arun Parade to Norfolk Road, Littlehampton

Failure to comply with the following rules could in being issued with a fixed penalty notice of £100 or, if summonsed to court, could result in a fine of up to £1,000.