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Consultation - Bradgate Park Public Space Protection Order Relating to Dogs |
PSPO Consultation
The consultation will finish at 5pm on the 30th June 2018.
Overview
The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 came into force in October 2014. The Act made changes to the powers available to local authorities and their partners in tackling antisocial behaviour.
The Act introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) as a new power. PSPOs to allow local authorities to restrict a wide range of negative behaviours that may have a detrimental effect on people in public spaces.
Why We Are Consulting
We recognise that the majority of dog owners are responsible and ensure their pet does not cause a nuisance or disturb wildlife. There are a minority of irresponsible dog owners who do not.
We are considering a variation to the existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods, Leicestershire to tackle dog control issues associated with irresponsible dog ownership.
Rangers at the park and authorised officers can currently issue on-the-spot fines of £100, to people in charge of dogs who are breaching the agreed prohibitions and will include the proposed inclusion that is outlined in this consultation.
The current PSPO covers:
· Failing to clear up dog faeces by the person in charge of the dog (all of estate)
· Failing to comply with a request to put a dog on a lead, by an authorised officer on any land to which the Order applies (green zone – 75% of estate)
· The person in charge allowing their dog to enter land to which the exclusion element applies (deer sanctuary)
Park visitors, residents and groups which may be affected are being asked for their views on whether or not the PSPO should be varied to extend the requirement to put dogs on a lead in the yellow zone of the map above on Bradgate Park all year round. Currently, this is a seasonal restriction (from Good Friday or April 1st whichever is sooner) to October 31st .
We are also asking for any other comments, including any details of possible alternative options as well as arguments against the proposals.
The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 came into force in October 2014. The Act made changes to the powers available to local authorities and their partners in tackling antisocial behaviour.
The Act introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) as a new power. PSPOs to allow local authorities to restrict a wide range of negative behaviours that may have a detrimental effect on people in public spaces.
Why We Are Consulting
We recognise that the majority of dog owners are responsible and ensure their pet does not cause a nuisance or disturb wildlife. There are a minority of irresponsible dog owners who do not.
We are considering a variation to the existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods, Leicestershire to tackle dog control issues associated with irresponsible dog ownership.
Rangers at the park and authorised officers can currently issue on-the-spot fines of £100, to people in charge of dogs who are breaching the agreed prohibitions and will include the proposed inclusion that is outlined in this consultation.
The current PSPO covers:
· Failing to clear up dog faeces by the person in charge of the dog (all of estate)
· Failing to comply with a request to put a dog on a lead, by an authorised officer on any land to which the Order applies (green zone – 75% of estate)
· The person in charge allowing their dog to enter land to which the exclusion element applies (deer sanctuary)
Park visitors, residents and groups which may be affected are being asked for their views on whether or not the PSPO should be varied to extend the requirement to put dogs on a lead in the yellow zone of the map above on Bradgate Park all year round. Currently, this is a seasonal restriction (from Good Friday or April 1st whichever is sooner) to October 31st .
We are also asking for any other comments, including any details of possible alternative options as well as arguments against the proposals.
Please indicate next to the question to what extent you agree with the proposals (please reference map for zone areas):