PEOPLE are being asked to comment on dog walking in public spaces, memorial gardens and children's play areas in West Craven.

Pendle Borough Council is currently consulting on a protection order concerning dog fouling and smoking in public areas, also including cemeteries. It follows on from last year's consultation on an updated public space protection order for parks and sports grounds.

The order was put in place six years ago, extended three years ago and is now up for renewal for a further three years.

The order makes anyone walking dogs in any space accessible to the public responsible for clearing up after their pets. It also allows for only one dog, which must be on a lead, per person to be taken into any of the council's cemeteries.

Dogs and smoking are banned in children's play areas and dogs are not allowed in a number of war memorials and memorial gardens.

Non compliance of protection orders can result in a £100 fine or prosecution.

Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “We’re continuing to keep public spaces clean and safe places for everyone to enjoy.

“Please don’t confuse this consultation with the one we launched at the end of last year about parks and sports grounds.

“If you use any public spaces, memorial gardens, children’s play areas or cemeteries, have your say before the consultation closes on Friday June 10."

For more information visit www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysafety, to comment on the proposed order, email asb@pendle.gov.uk or call 07969 885265.

The proposed extension of the order, and any new proposals, is due to go to the council's area committees and to the policy and resources committee for approval in July.