Decision
(a) That
the consultation proposals and the content of the consultation as set out in
Appendix A of the report to Place Scrutiny Committee of 24 October 2019 be
approved.
(b) That
the extension of the current Dog-related PSPO’s in the former East Dorset,
Purbeck, West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland council areas until 31
December 2020 be approved.
Reason
for Decision
A single Dog-related
PSPO for the council area will help ensure consistency, fairness and clarity
for residents and visitors to Dorset and will assist the efficient use of
enforcement resources.
While it is a
requirement to consult with stakeholders prior to introducing a PSPO, it is
appropriate to define the parameters of the consultation in order to avoid
generating unworkable proposals or raising unreasonable expectations.
A number of Dog-related PSPOs currently in place from predecessor councils will expire during the period of the making of the new Order. Should those expiry dates not be extended, it will not be possible to enforce the relevant requirements for public safety and animal welfare.