Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose: To consider adopting a Public Space Protection Order against dog fouling.

Content: 1.         That the criteria for making a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in respect of Dog Fouling, as set out in section 59 (2) and (3) of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, be met. 2.         That, having taken into consideration the consultation responses in Annex B to the report, the new Dog Fouling PSPO, as set out in Annex A to the report, be approved. 3.         That in respect of a localised PSPOs in relation to further dog control: (a)        the process for authorising as set out in Annex D to the report, be agreed; and (b)       authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Environment, Waste and Commissioning, to commence a public consultation, if there appears to be sufficient evidence that a PSPO would meet the statutory criteria.