West Oxfordshire District Council is to hold a public consultation on proposals to introduce a public spaces protection order (PSPO) aimed at tackling dog fouling across the district. The proposed PSPO would make it an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to clear up after it in public places. The order would also require those in charge of a dog to carry a suitable means of collecting and disposing of dog waste when exercising their dogs. If adopted, the PSPO would provide authorised officers with additional enforcement powers. Anyone who breaches the order could receive a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £100 or face prosecution with a maximum fine of £1,000. Councillor Alistair Wray, Executive Member for Environment, said: “This consultation will give residents the opportunity to help shape this order that could make our shared spaces cleaner, safer and more enjoyable for everyone, while ensuring any measures introduced are fair, proportionate and practical. “It is about sending a clear message that leaving dog mess in public is unacceptable.” The consultation can be accessed here. Post navigation Dog soft play centre opens in Shildon Manchester groomers open new look salon
