Decision details

A Cabinet decision is required whether to approve the New Order, following a recommendations report from the Place and Resources Overview Committee in Oct 2026.

That the draft Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order 2027 be approved with the proposed provisions as per the report of the Place and Resources Overview Committee of 1 October 2026 and as attached to the report at Appendix 1 (paragraphs 6.1 through to 11.9)

Reason for the decision

To protect public health and safety and animal welfare.

To comply with the requirements of the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.

To assist with the efficient use of enforcement resources.

To recognise the public’s support, through the consultation responses, for certain restrictions required for public health and safety and animal welfare. To recognise and implement the requirements of equality legislation and the Public Sector Equality Duty.