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Mayor’s dog sets a good example A ‘lead’ing Stockton’s Mayor, question Councillor Lynne Apedaile, attended a dog welfare day with her Border Collie, Sally to promote responsible pet ownership.
Tristar Homes, said: “Taking a proactive approach to encouraging responsible pet ownership is a key element of Tristar Homes’ commitment to supporting and improving residents’ quality of life.
“Micro chipping is an effective way of permanently linking pets to their owners, increasing the chances of them being reunited if the animal is lost, stolen or strays.”
The event held at Low Grange Community Centre, Billingham was organised by Stockton Council’s Animal Welfare Service, the Dogs Trust and Tristar Homes. Access to vets, microchipping, flea treatment, parvo virus vaccinations and neutering were provided free at the session. Councillor Apedaile, who has chosen the Dogs Trust as one of her Mayoral charities, had Sally chipped on the day, said: “The work of the Council’s Animal Welfare Service is second to none and they do a fantastic job in raising awareness of responsible dog ownership such as microchipping and neutering which is carried out in partnership with the Dogs Trust.
Last summer, a voluntary dog control scheme started at Preston Park and Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park. After consultation the Council introduced a scheme for dog owners in both parks which asks dog walkers to keep dogs on leads.
“They work closely with the Dogs Trust at Sadberge in rehoming stray dogs and I am looking forward to promoting the excellent work of the Dogs Trust during my mayoral year.” Paul Noddings, Housing Operations Manager at
L-R Stockton Mayor, Councillor Lynne Apedaile with her dog Sally, Louise Mason-Crowe, Tristar Homes, Michelle Johnson, Stockton Council Animal Welfare Service, and Denise Kelly, the Dogs Trust
Noise complaints? Noise created by others can sometimes be a problem, particularly in summer when many of us open our windows in the warm weather. Most late night noise complaints relate to amplified music – yet it’s
easy for people to avoid by turning it down and being more considerate and just a bit quieter. If you are suffering from late night noise from your neighbours, you can contact the Council’s out-of-hours noise service at the time on (01642) 528034 and
officers on patrol up to 3am every day will respond. For more information about what to do about general or regular noise problems, contact Environmental Health on (01642) 526575 during office hours or visit www.stockton.gov.uk/ noisepollution
In Preston Park dogs should be kept on leads on the main field and Quarry Wood. They are not allowed in the children’s play area or in buildings. In Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park there are no restrictions during the winter but between April and September dogs should be kept on a lead in the fields around the Visitor Centre and lake. As Stockton News was going to print, park users were being asked for their views on a similar scheme in Ropner Park which will be evaluated over the coming months. To find out more visit www. stockton.gov.uk/parks