MenuWe are very concerned to find that lately more people are choosing to ignore the notices in the West Cemetery which clearly show that no dogs other than trained disability assistance dogs are allowed there. We do not mind people using the cemetery for their own exercise but please do not take your dog with you as they are excluded and could be considered a nuisance under the Local Authority Cemetery Act 1977- failure to comply is punishable by a fine. Also remember a N.C.C. dog control order makes it an offence to not immediately pick up after your dog has fouled on any publically accessible land anywhere in Northumberland 365 days a year; offenders can face an on the spot fine of £75.00 and if prosecuted, a fine of up to £1000 if they fail to pick up after their dog(s).
Please bear in mind too that children under 12 years are not allowed in the cemetery unless they are with an adult and, under the same 1977 act, no playing of games or sport is allowed there.
We ask you to abide by these rules as we want to continue to maintain the cemetery as a restful place for those visiting their loved ones who are interred there.