Purpose

The current Dog Control Public Space Protection Order expires at the end of July 2025. A new draft order has been prepared, largely a continuation of the current restrictions. This report recommends that the new draft order is published for public consultation for a period of six weeks. During the period of consultation, the new draft order will be considered by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. At the end of the consultation period, the responses will be reviewed before a final draft order is presented to Cabinet for approval.

Decision

DECISION:

1. 1.     To receive and note report C/24/100.
2. 2.     To agree that the proposed Dog Control Public Space Protection Order for the period 2025-2028 is published for public consultation for a period of six weeks.

Reasons for decision:

The Dog Control PSPO has proven to be an effective means to support enforcement against irresponsible dog ownership and related anti-social behaviour.