🚨 Dog Control Reminder – Stirchley Area 🚨

Dear residents. 

The Nedge SNT have received a number of recent reports of dogs behaving aggressively towards other dogs in the Stirchley area. We are asking all dog owners to please ensure their dogs are kept under proper control, particularly when walking near roads and public pathways. Recall is the single, most important command you can teach your dog. 

Under UK law and guidance:

🐾 The Highway Code (Rule 56) states dogs should not be allowed onto the road on their own and should be kept on a short lead when walking on pavements, roads or shared paths.  

🐾 Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Section 27), it is an offence to allow a dog to be on a designated road without being held on a lead.  

🐾 The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 makes it an offence for a dog to be dangerously out of control, including causing fear of injury.  

While not all public spaces legally require leads, local restrictions such as Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) may require dogs to be kept on leads in certain areas.  

Keeping your dog on a lead near roads and ensuring it is under control helps protect:

✔ Your dog 

✔ Other animals

✔ Pedestrians and road users

We want everyone to be able to enjoy walking safely in our community. Please be considerate of others and act responsibly when exercising your dog.

If you witness aggressive dog behaviour or have concerns, please report this via the appropriate channels but always 999 in an emergency. 

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

The Nedge Safer Neighbourhood Team