78 Post Implementation Review of the Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order PDF 246 KB
To consider a report of the Service Manager Environmental Protection.
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Minutes:
The committee received and considered a report of the
Service Manager Environmental Protection which provided a post-implementation review
of the Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). In January
2021, a single Order had come into force within the Dorset Council area and the
report provided a review of the first year of the Order’s implementation and
identified key issues and recommendations for the committee’s consideration.
As set out in minute 73, D Tooke, M Roberts and D Shortell, as dog
owners and on the advice of the Monitoring Officer, had requested a
dispensation for the item so they could participate in the debate.
A short video was shown to the committee which provided information on
the role of the dog wardens.
The committee considered the issues arising from the report and during
discussion the following points were raised:
·
It was
suggested that reference to ‘agricultural stock’ should read ‘livestock’
·
It was
suggested that reference to ‘waste stream’ should read ‘waste bins’
·
Consideration
should be given to restricting access for dogs to the working areas of the Cobb
in Lyme Regis
·
Dorset Council
and BCP Council could work together in order to have a comprehensive approach
to beaches across both areas
·
Appropriate
signage had been provided and authorised officers could provide information
where available
·
Working with
town and parish councils in this area was considered and where councils had
opted out from applying the orders in their area, further discussion would be
held to understand their reasons for doing so, as part of the review to be
undertaken in 2023
·
Issues around
Lyme Regis front town beach were considered and a point noted that the
additional dog restriction may be required due to the number of users. Officers were asked to continue to liaise and
investigate further options for this area
·
Further
consideration was required of enforcement issues
·
Issues around
new developments would form part of the consultation for the review of the PSPO
in 2023
·
Opportunities
to bring together a residents’ panel to help develop the consultation for the
next review was being considered
·
The positive
relationship with town and parish councils was noted and the importance of
getting information from the local areas.
It was proposed by M Roberts seconded by D Tooke
Decision
That the Place and
Resources Scrutiny Committee support the following recommendations with the
comments as set out in the minute above:
Recommendation 1 - Lyme Regis
To review the issues and availability of dog exercise areas in this
locality. Officers to continue to work with the Town Council and other
interested parties to explore options.
Recommendation 2 - Enforcement
To improve the effectiveness of enforcement,
officers will continue to work with partner organisations and
identify/authorise appropriate officers to assist with enforcement duties.
Recommendation 3 - Enforcement
To obtain improved local information which
will help ensure a more targeted approach to patrolling and enforcement. This
may include local surveys and directed community engagement.
Recommendation 4 – Public awareness
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