ePetition - Reinstate the Dog Free Fenced Area in Blakers Park
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Reinstate the Dog Free Fenced Area in Blakers Park
We the undersigned petition Brighton & Hove Council to amend the current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and reinstate the fenced area in Blakers Park as a dedicated dog-free space for children, families, and the wider community.
For over 40 years, this fenced area has served as a safe and peaceful haven where school groups, nursery children, and families have gathered for picnics, games, and community events. In the 1970s, following strong local advocacy over concerns such as dog fouling, the community successfully secured its dog-free status. This long-standing arrangement has helped foster safety, accessibility, and harmony in the park.
However, the current PSPO does not include this important space within its dog-free designation, despite its historical use as a dog-free area. As a result, dogs are now allowed in a space that has traditionally been relied upon for safe, dog-free recreation.
We respectfully urge Brighton & Hove City Council to amend the current PSPO to reinstate the dog-free status of the fenced area, ensuring that Blakers Park remains a welcoming and secure environment for children, families, and the wider community.
Please sign this petition to help safeguard our cherished park
for families, residents, and future generations.
This ePetition runs from 26/03/2025 to 09/07/2025.
59 people have signed this ePetition.
Council response
Will be presented to Full Council on 10th July