Barnsley Council renews dog controls

Barnsley Council has renewed its dog control public spaces protection order (PSPO) after a public consultation revealed overwhelming support for it.

The dog control PSPO will be renewed with no changes to the existing rules. The order requires dog walkers to clean up after pets and carry equipment to do so when in public spaces. Under this order, it remains an offence to fail to remove dog faeces from public areas.

The PSPO also includes dog exclusion areas, meaning dogs are not allowed in certain fenced or enclosed spaces, such as children’s play areas.

In addition, dog walkers will be required to keep pets on a lead in cemeteries and must comply with requests from authorised officers to do so in other areas when directed.

The updated PSPO, which comes into effect on 1 April 2025, will be enforced by authorised officers from South Yorkshire Police and Barnsley Council.