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Require all dogs to be kept on leads in public places

Submitted by Gillian Smith on Saturday 8th November 2025

Published on Friday 12th December 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Friday 12th June 2026

Current Signatures: 285
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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balance ~ Children ~ Cyclist ~ Danger ~ Dogging ~ Foul ~ Regular ~ Spoil

Petition Action

Require all dogs to be kept on leads in public places

Petition Details

To bring in legislation that requires all dogs to be kept on leads in public places with a fine imposed if not adhered to.

Additional Information

I have an assistance dog who assists with my mobility. Other dogs off lead are a regular problem bounding towards him and ultimately knocking me off balance. I have observed others such as the elderly, children and cyclists be subjected to off lead dog problems also. It would help with dog fouling as those whose dogs are off lead foul freely and it's not picked up as the owner doesn't see it. Multiple dogs off lead is an even bigger problem and also dangerous spoiling everyone's enjoyment.


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