This consultation is now closed
Areas Affected
- Lichfield District wide
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is an Order which can be used to impose conditions to control anti-social behaviour in a specified area or areas.
They are enforced by our authorised officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and police officers. Each PSPO is reviewed every three years.
Our PSPO
There is currently a PSPO in place around dog control. The PSPO is used to encourage responsible dog ownership and tackle the ongoing problem of dog fouling.
This consultation is concerning the renewal of this PSPO with some additions.
The PSPO will cover:
Dog fouling – requiring those in control of a dog to clear up after the animal and dispose of it responsibly.
Exclusions - excluding dogs from entering the below fenced off children’s play areas on public land:
- Darnford Park
- Saddlers Wood
- Stowe Pool – junior play area only
- Stychbrook Park
- Darwin Park
- Chase Terrace
- Burntwood Park
- Hawksyard
- Beacon Park – junior play area only
- Edingale Village Hall (new)
- Hopwas (new)
- Harlaston Village playground (new)
Removal of dog waste - requiring dog walkers to have with them an appropriate receptacle to pick up any dog waste
Dogs on leads - requiring a person in control of a dog to put it on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised person (new requirement)
Fixed penalties
It is an offence to breach a PSPO and could lead to a fixed penalty notice or a prosecution.
Consultation
We would value your feedback on the proposed renewal and changes to the dog control PSPO.
To give feedback on the renewal of dog control public space protection order please complete our feedback form.
If you would like to have your say, please complete the short questionnaire by 12pm on Monday 19 August 2024.