Introduction
The Council is currently considering if there is a need to implement a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to restrict the number of dogs on leads that can be walked by one person at the same time.
What is a Public Spaces Protection Order?
A Public Spaces Protection Order is a power given to local authorities as part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Designed to target a particular nuisance in a specific area that is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life for those in the local community, a PSPO works by prohibiting certain things or requiring that specific things should be done, in law. Failure to comply with a PSPO can result in a fine.
To help us weigh up if this is the most appropriate solution we would like to know if you would support this course of action, or not.
If you are in favour of this approach, we would like to ask you what you think the limit on the number of dogs on leads should be and where in the district the order should apply.
If you do not support this, we would like you to tell us why.
We would also like to know if you have experienced any specific instances of anti-social behaviour in the last 3 years where you think someone walking multiple dogs on leads was a contributory factor.
Please spare us a few moments to complete this survey.
Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE THIS CONSULTATION CLOSES ON 24 DECEMBER 2024.
