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Dog Control Order
Meeting: 10/12/2020 - Council (Item 295)
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Minutes:
The Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet on adoption of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control in accordance with the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and the imposition of fixed penalty notices for breaches of the PSPO
Resolved that Council:
1. makes a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control with the listed offences set out in Appendix A to the report, in accordance with the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014;
2. adopts the Fixed Penalty Notices for breaches of the Dog Control PSPO which currently stand at £100; and
3. delegates authority to the Group Head of Neighbourhood Services to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for breaches of the above PSPO.
Meeting: 04/11/2020 - Cabinet (Item 2778)
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Councillor R. Barratt
To consider the proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control and make a recommendation to Council.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A - Dog Control Public Space Protection Order, item 2778 PDF 658 KB
- Appendix B - Dog Control PSPO - Survey Questions, item 2778 PDF 195 KB
- Appendix C - Dog Control PSPO - Consultation results, item 2778 PDF 54 KB
- Appendix D - Dog Control PSPO - Kennel Club response, item 2778 PDF 232 KB
- Appendix E - Dog Control PSPO - Dog Fouling 2017-20, item 2778 PDF 50 KB
- Appendix F - Dog Control PSPO - Police data, item 2778 PDF 274 KB
- Appendix G - Dog Control PSPO - Equality Impact Assessment, item 2778 PDF 526 KB
Minutes:
Cabinet considered a report proposing a new Dog Control - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to increase responsible dog ownership and adopt fixed penalty notices for any breaches of the PSPO. A consultation had been carried out as required.
Options considered and rejected:
To seek an extension of the current Dog Control Order which expired on 19 October 2020.
Resolved to recommend to Council:
(a) To make a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control with the listed offences set out in Appendix A to the report, in accordance with the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
(b) Adopt the Fixed Penalty Notices for breaches of the Dog Control PSPO which currently stand at £100.
(c) Delegate authority to the Group Head of Neighbourhood Services to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for breaches of the above PSPO.
Reasons for recommendation:
1. To increase responsible dog ownership and the promotion of excellent dog care and control.
2. To create high levels of enjoyment for all users in Spelthorne Borough’s parks and open spaces environment.
3. To provide a safe environment for all users of Spelthorne Borough’s parks and open spaces including dog owners and their pets.