Public Space Protection Orders Dog Control
Dog Control
The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO’s) to allow councils to introduce a range of measures to deal with irresponsible dog ownership.
The Orders aim to balance the interests of those with dogs, and the interests of those affected by the activities of dogs, such as children in playgrounds etc.
Please note dog control orders do not deal with dangerous dogs - they are the responsibility of Lancashire Police (101 - non-emergency number).
Orders have been introduced covering a number of activities, including dogs fouling of land, dog exclusion, dogs on leads, means to pick up dog faeces and maximum number of dogs walked by one person.
These orders come into effect on 19th August 2019 and will be reviewed periodically, but must be formally reviewed after 3 years.
Anyone found to have committed an offence under the Orders will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 or could be prosecuted.