Decision details
Decision to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) relating to responsible dog ownership
PDF 122 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report will outline the result of a
public consultation into whether to introduce a Public Space
Protection Order in relation to responsible dog ownership across
the whole borough
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety:
1. Approves the introduction of a PSPO for responsible dog ownership for a period of 3 years (May 2023 to May 2026).
2. Delegates authority to sign the PSPO to the Assistant Director of Community Safety, Resilience and CCTV.
Reasons for the decision:
The consultation findings demonstrate that there is sufficient public support for the proposed PSPO, and this is necessary and proportionate to prevent and address dog control issues and dog-related ASB (such as dog fouling).
Alternative options considered:
Option 1 – A PSPO is introduced with 6 prohibitions. This includes the 6 prohibitions contained within the draft/proposed order published as part of the consultation with four minor amends noted below (RECOMMENDED OPTION).
Option 2 – A PSPO is introduced containing some of the proposed prohibitions but not all (NOT RECOMMENDED).
Option 3 – Not to introduce a PSPO (NOT RECOMMENDED).
Publication date: 12/05/2023
Date of decision: 10/05/2023
Effective from: 18/05/2023
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