Hastings dog owner fined for having pet off lead

A Hastings dog owner was fined for not having his pet on a lead with a councillor hoping the prosecution acts as a deterrent to others.
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Gregory Beeden, of Queens Road, was charged with not keeping his dog on a lead in Queens Road and South Terrace, contrary to the Dogs on Leads (Borough of Hastings) Order 2008.

The order requires dogs to be kept on a lead in all roads in the borough and in a number of areas throughout the town at certain times specified in the order.

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Beeden was summonsed to Hastings Magistrates Court on Friday, February 24, but did not attend.

He was found guilty in absence and fined £150 with £225 costs and £30 victim surcharge.

Hastings Borough Council’s lead member for environment Warren Davies said: “We recognise that the majority of people in Hastings are considerate dog owners but sadly there are a few who are not.

“We take dog control issues very seriously and the safety of residents and visitors to the town is very important to us.

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“This prosecution will hopefully act as a deterrent to other dog owners who do not keep their dogs under control; be warned, we will prosecute.”

For more information about dog control orders in Hastings visit www.hastings.gov.uk/dogcontrols.

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