There are two Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in Long Ashton. They are both what used to be called 'Dog Orders'. One area covers Birdwell Recreation Ground where no dogs are allowed. The second area covers the Community Centre recreation ground where all dogs should be kept on leads at all times. In addition, all public spaces (including Theynes Croft Car Park) are now covered by the North Somerset District Council (Area Wide) Public Space Protection Order 2023 (also known as the Area Wide Order) https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/community-safety-crime/public-space-protection-orders/area-wide-orders. This order covers everywhere in the open air in North Somerset, where the general public is allowed to be, including places where the public have to pay to enter. The Area Wide Order states that you must:

• pick up the poo of any dog(s) that you are in charge of
• carry and produce a bag to pick up dog faeces when asked to do so
• put a dog on a lead when required to do so
• not walk more than six dogs at any one time
• not leave litter
• not urinate or defecate anywhere other than a public toilet
• not trade on public property without permission
• stop consuming alcohol or intoxicating substances when asked to do so
• surrender alcohol or intoxicating substances when asked to do so
• stop playing music or instruments when asked to do so
• not to use a vehicle in a manner likely to cause harassment, alarm, distress or a public nuisance
• abide by the pedlars code of conduct
• not beg aggressively

Anyone who fails to comply, without reasonable excuse, is in breach unless specific exemptions apply within the order. It is a requirement for anyone breaching the order to give their name and address to a authorised officer.

Plus, enclosed children's play areas (Chancellor's Park and King's Croft play areas) are covered by the Children's Play Area Order banning dogs and smoking https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/community-safety-crime/public-space-protection-orders/childrens-play-areas-skate-parks

For more info and/or to report a dog related issue, go to North Somerset Council.