Who we are and what we do?

We are the Dog Enforcement Team and functions include:

  • Collection of stray dogs
  • Take formal action for dangerous and nuisance dogs
  • Enforce all dog related legislation
  • Enforce dog control order offences
  • Provide high profile service between 7am-10pm
  • Promote responsible dog ownership
  • Provide a micro-chip service to Waltham Forest residents
  • Work in partnership with Police, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and other organisations
  • License and inspect animal related establishments
  • Provide educational talks relating to responsible dog ownership
  • Investigate and prosecute offences under the Animal Welfare Act

Information we hold about you

The categories of information that we collect, process, hold and share include:

  • personal information. Information includes name, address, and contact details.
  • description of events. This includes location and time of fouling, dates and time of noise, location stray was found, and descriptions of dogs involved in a dog attack.
  • pictures and videos of injuries to persons.

Why we need your information and how we use it

  • enable us to carry out specific functions for which we are responsible
  • derive statistics which inform decisions such as provision of service
  • take any necessary enforcement action

The lawful basis for the processing

  • Public task
  • Legal obligation

Who your information will be shared with (if applicable)

We routinely share information with our anti-social behaviour team, and the police with regards noise and dangerous dog’s cases. We also routinely share information with:

Our preferred kennels with regards stray dog cases.

  • HMRC
  • Customs
  • Border force
  • APHA (Animal Plant and Health team city of London)

How long we will keep your information

We hold your data from date of the resolution of any enforcement action for 6 years.