Dogs could be banned from two Weston-super-Mare parks if new regulations about the control of pets are approved.

People walking their pooches in Drove Road and Baytree recreation grounds could face a £1,000 fine under the tough new rules.

Canines will also have to be kept on leads in Grove Park and throughout the summer on Uphill Hill, if the rules are approved by North Somerset Council.

The authority is asking people to give their views on the new laws, which would be imposed under the Dog Control Orders Regulations.

The orders will allow owners to be punished if they fail to remove mess, do not use a lead, allow a dog somewhere it is excluded or walk more than the specified number of pooches.

As part of a consultation with villages, other sites in the district could also be restricted.

Bleadon Parish Council wants dogs to be outlawed in the croquet field, Mulberry Lane and the play area, and kept on leads at the Jubilee Hall and the Village Cross.

Congresbury village leaders say dogs should be kept on leads at Broadstones Playing Field, Kent Road gardens, King George V Playing Field and Riverside Gardens.

Congresbury Parish Council chairman councillor Pete Sewell said: "The issue of dog control in the village has been a matter of concern to the council for some time.

"Children use these areas regularly and we are concerned there is a risk if dogs are allowed to roam freely.

"We also believe that it will help control dog fouling in these areas, as the owners will have better control over their animals and where they are going."

Dog owners who breach the rules could be offered the chance to pay an on-the-spot fine of £75 within two weeks, or £50 inside 10 days of the offence taking place.

Pooches are already barred from Marine Lake and the north part of Weston Beach in the summer, St Mary's Field in Hutton, Crooks Lane recreation ground in Kewstoke, Village Park in Locking as well as Rock Road and Hangstones playing fields in Yatton.

Blind people who require guide dogs are exempt from the rules, as are people who are unable to pick up dog mess due to disabilities.

North Somerset Council spokesman Nick Yates said: "In response to public concerns, we have reviewed the areas where dogs are allowed in North Somerset and are proposing some changes to the current situation.

"Although the majority of owners are responsible, there are some who fail to clean up after their pets.

"Our officers have been out recently to areas where there is a particular problem and giving advice to people."

People can give their thoughts on the proposals by emailing debbie.young@n-somerset.gov.uk or writing to Mrs D Young, North Somerset Council, Somerset House, Oxford Street, Weston, BS23 1TG before the deadline of July 10.