Blog author 30 Mar 2007 19:17 | My blog Who to contact, what to do re Hampstead Heath plansThe City of London (who manage the Heath) have a Heath Management Plan (Towards a Plan for the Heath) which is the subject of Public Consultation. I discovered that this consultation began on the 17th February and concludes on the 20th May. After considerable agitation the CoL eventually took out a page in the Ham & High local newspaper announcing this fact. It was printed on page 39 this week. The Management Plan is not merely about dogs, but about all issues connected to the Heath. However, there is ample opportunity in the Consultation questionnaire for anyone anxious about the plans for Dog Control to air their fears. All that is required is for those people to acquire a copy of the questionnaire and complete it. They could also write or e-mail Erica Sutton, as I did. Her address is:
Erica SuttonThe Environment Council212 High HolbornFreepost LON502
London WC1B 7BR
and her e-mail address is: EricaS@envcouncil.org.uk. Interestingly, she had no idea that there was a furore about proposed Dog Control orders for the Heath and is the only person who has appeared to give serious consideration to the possibility that Dog Control Orders may lead to considerable legal problems and disputes (not to mention upset for dog owners and dogs alike) if they are introduced.
Copies of the Heath Management Plan itself are available by telephoning: 020 8348 9908. The advertisement in the Ham & High tells us that the CoL is arranging to have "consultation stalls" on the Heath in various places and on different dates. The stalls will be open from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. It is really important that anyone who cares about walking dogs on the Heath should let the CoL have their views on this Management Plan. Dates and locations of their stalls are as follows:
Friday 6th April - East Heath fairground site (off East Heath Road, NW3)Wednesday 11th April - Parliament Hill playground (off Nassington Road, NW3)-Friday 20th April - South End Green (by the fountain)Saturday 21st April - Parliament Hill staff yard (near the cafe)Sunday 6th May - Golders Hill Park (off North End Road)
I am sure that the community of dog owners in north London would be immensely grateful if you could use all your efforts to publicise the facts about Dog Control proposals for Hampstead Heath. Mis and Dis-information have been rife for two years now, and timing is critical.
Meanwhile, Camden Council are running their own Consultation. Their questionnaire is available and you can give your views by filling this out on the council’s website www.camden.gov.uk until 12 April 2007. Anyone without internet access can apply for a questionnaire over the phone on 020 7974 6914 or by writing to Street Environment Services – Dog Control Order, Camden Town Hall, Argyle Street, London WC1H 8EQ. Even if you have already responded to the consultation, it would greatly help if you could fill in the questionnaire if you wish to.
You can also write an e-mail to: street.environment@camden.gov.uk
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