In order to encourage responsible dog ownership, our existing Public Space Protection Order for Dog Control outlines a number of measures to protect our public spaces and the community. Every three years we are required to review our Public Space Protection Orders and to consult with our residents and partners on the measures proposed. The measures we propose to continue or introduce, which are explained in more detail within the survey, are as follows:
- Failure to remove your dog's fouling forthwith
- Restrict the number of dogs that can be walked by one person to a maximum of 4 dogs on or off the lead
- Prohibit dogs from entering enclosed playgrounds and fenced sports pitches, including multi use game sport facilities
- Prohibit dogs from entering marked sports pitches during specified times
- Dogs to be kept on a lead within all cemeteries and crematoria
- Dogs to be placed on a lead when directed by an authorised officer to prevent a nuisance or behaviour by the dog likely to cause annoyance or disturbance to members of the public
- Dog walkers need to present the ‘means to pick up’ dog foul when requested to do so by an authorised officer.
Offences and penalty
All measures create criminal offences, which can be prosecuted in a Magistrate’s Court or can be disposed of by way of Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.
These measures would not apply to accredited working guide or assistance dogs.
Have your say
The consultation closes on 3rd February 2025.
What's next?
The results of this survey will inform if the current measures will be continued and if any new measures should be introduced.
The current order ends on the 9th March 2025.