Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 10, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 1.    Agreed that approval is given by Cabinet to hold a public consultation on the details of the exclusion of dogs from the beach during the bathing season in the next PSPO. The two suggested revisions to the order relating to the beach areas between Eastney and Old Portsmouth are as follows:   Consultation on whether to make any amendments to the eastern boundary of the seasonal dog exclusion zone on the beach. Consultation on whether to make any amendments to the period of exclusion from 24 hour exclusion of dogs to a daily time constrained exclusion period.   2.    Agreed that the section of the PSPO relating to dog control orders in city parks renews without revisions following the advice of the Environmental Enforcement Manager who reports no issues with the current legislation and with no recorded evidence of any member of public or organisation raising an issue with the current legislation. 3.    Agreed that following assessment of data from the consultation the PSPO be brought back for approval of revision, or renewal of existing order should the data suggest revisions are not suitable.