A DOG control order for a Teesside park came into force this week.

Middlesbrough Council’s executive agreed on the order for Albert Park at a meeting in the Summer.

Dog owners must now adhere to a number of measures, including using a lead of no more than two metres, fouling must be cleaned up and dogs are not allowed in the children’s areas.

Council staff will be patrolling the park to ensure users are aware of the new rules.

Councillor Paul Thompson, Middlesbrough Council’s executive member for streetscene services, said: "Albert Park is a fantastic green open space in the heart of Middlesbrough and we want to ensure it can be enjoyed by as many people as possible.

"I’m confident that the dog control order will help to balance the needs of responsible dog owners against those of other park users.

"A review of the new arrangements will be carried out in due course to ensure everybody who visits Albert Park enjoys it at its best."