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PRECAUTIONS TO HELP PREVENT FOOT AND MOUTH: Site / Rights of Way Closures

The Borough of Poole is currently working on the advice of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) to reduce the risk of Foot and Mouth disease developing in Poole.

Dorset is currently free of the disease and the Council has taken the step of relaxing some of the closures to sites/rights of way within Poole, where there is a low risk of the disease being spread. However, in areas where livestock are near by, the closures will remain for the time being, until the disease is firmly under control throughout the country.

Sites/Rights of Way Closed
The following sites/rights of way (ROW) remain closed until further notice:

· Corfe Hills - Site Closed incl. ROW 1, 2, 6
· Roman Road - ROW 1 where it crosses Corfe Hills
· Talbot Heath - ROW 15, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37(part)
· Merley Hall Farm - ROW 113, 114
· Upton Country Park - Site closed including the cycle way & ROW 7.
Upton House - Indoor, pre-booked events and
activities within Upton House itself are not affected
at present.
N.B. The Friends of Upton Country Park Easter Craft Fayre has been cancelled.

Sites/Rights of Way to be Avoided
The Council request people to avoid using the following sites:

· Alder Hills
· Bourne Valley
· Canford Heath - reopened subject to below restrictions
· Talbot Heath ROW 38
· Roman Road
· Delph Woods ROW 94 part
· Pinesprings
· Rights of way not already listed above: 3, 5, 29, 30, 31, 92, 96, 112.

If you do have to use the above sites, please keep to major paths and keep dogs on a short lead.

Additional restrictions may apply in specific areas or be introduced as and when required.

To reduce the risk of spreading Foot and Mouth countryside walks in Poole are liable to cancellation, for the latest details contact the Countryside Section on 01202 261339.

In addition the Poole Farmers Market has been cancelled until further notice.

Alternative routes for dog walkers include:
· Alexandra Park, Parkstone
· Hamworthy Park
· Whitecliff Park & Baiter Park
· Branksome Park Woods
· Branksome recreational ground
· Broadstone recreational ground
· Poole Park

Dog walkers are asked to follow the appropriate guidelines on cleaning up after their dog on these sites to avoid any health risks or inconvenience to other users.

Peter Pawlowski, Head of Consumer Protection Services, said: "Whilst Poole has not seen any evidence of Foot and Mouth in the area, it is essential that protective measures are taken to safeguard the Borough from any future problems. We are asking everyone to avoid these areas unless their visits are essential. If you do need to visit any of these areas, then the advice is to keep to major paths and ensure dogs are kept on leads. In the meantime the Council will continue to co-ordinate efforts with the MAFF to ensure that appropriate action is taken. We would like to thank the public for their co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Jez Martin, Countryside Warden