Issue - decisions

Amendment to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), Dog Control & Fouling Enforcement Powers

14/04/2020 - Amendment to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), Dog Control & Fouling Enforcement Powers

(1) Amendment of the current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) under Section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, so that a person can be in charge of no more than four dogs at any one time in a public place unless they have a licence, be approved. 

 

(2) The introduction of a professional dog walking licence for persons wishing to walk more than four dogs and up to a maximum of six dogs at a cost of £200 per annum be approved.

 

(3) An increase in the current Fixed Penalty Notice of £80 to £100 for all offences (controls) contained in the PSPO.