WARRINGTON residents are being urged to take notice of dog control orders when walking their pets in the park – after a local woman was ordered to pay more than £200 in fines and costs.
Christine Magee, aged 62, Orford, was found guilty at Warrington Magistrates Court of allowing her dog to be off its lead in Orford Park. She was charged in her absence and fined £100 for the offence and ordered to pay £100 legal costs and £20 victim surcharge.
Warrington Borough Council’s enforcement team and LiveWire, who manage the park, have been enforcing the order since July and will issue a penalty notice of £75 or take further action to park users who ignore the order.
Cllr David Keane, the council’s lead member for environment and public protection, said: “Dog owners have a responsibility to comply with the control order on Orford Park and keep their dogs on leads unless they are in the designated free running area.
“We want to ensure residents feel safe and comfortable visiting their local park and so action will be taken to anyone caught breaking this law.”
Keith Maddock, LiveWire’s head of neighbourhoods and wellbeing, said: “LiveWire continues to support Warrington Borough Council in enforcing the dog control orders in place on Orford Park. We are committed to ensuring that all park users have a pleasant and safe experience.”
Anyone found guilty of breaching a dog control order may be liable to a maximum fine in court of £1,000.
Council take the lead on dog control
00 Comments
Share.