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This Consultation is: Open

Consultation on the Review of the Public Space Protection Order(s) – dog controls

In 2018, Newark and Sherwood District Council implemented a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in your Parish/Town in relation to dog controls.

Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014, PSPOs are implemented for a maximum of a 3-year period and a review must take place prior to any extension of any Order to ensure that any extension is necessary and proportionate.

PSPOs allow a more flexible approach, where appropriate different restrictions can be put in place to regulate the way people walk and exercise their dogs in different areas.  It is envisaged that this approach will provide balance between the rights of dog owners to exercise their dogs and the expectations of our communities that all our parks and open spaces are accessible and without conflict caused by less responsible dog owners.

We are inviting all Parish and Town Councils where a dog control PSPO is in existence to contribute to the review process. This will ensure that we can fully evaluate whether the controls in place remain necessary and assess whether they promote and manage responsible dog walking, whilst also meeting the needs of the local community.

Please note that we currently have two district wide PSPOs. The first is in relation to dog fouling, imposing requirement to clean up and a second PSPO that requires dogs to be put on a lead when directed by an officer of the council.  Unless we receive strong evidence, to the contrary we are intending to renew these Orders.

A full list of existing Public Space Protection Orders (Dogs) can be found on the website: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/publicspaceprotectionorders

Copies of your existing orders relating to your parish/town are also enclosed.

A questionnaire has been attached for your responses.  It is important that we receive the views of your local community so as to ensure that we can evidence that the appropriate controls are in place.

I would appreciate if the completed questionnaire is emailed to Andrew Weaver at andrew.weaver@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or posted to the District Council at the above address by no later than 31st April 2021.  I hope that this will allow you to discuss this matter at your next council meeting and provide a response.

If you require any additional information on the controls available or any other matters relating to this matter, please contact Andrew Weaver at the above address.

Yours sincerely

Alan Batty

Business Manager Public Protection