Northamptonshire Council seeks views on dog controls
West Northamptonshire Council is consulting on its proposal to renew and expand its current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) on dog control.
As part of the proposed changes, the order would be extended to include two additional areas where dogs must be kept on a lead, specifically parts of the Gravel Pits and Washlands in the Upper Nene Valley, Northampton, and St James Park in Brackley.
There are also some additional requirements that apply to specific parts of all villages and towns across West Northamptonshire, specifically, these are to:
- Prohibit dogs from entering the following: children’s play areas; schools when open and in use by pupils; skateparks; tennis courts; multi-use games areas (MUGAs) and bowling greens.
- Keep the dog on a lead when in: Cemeteries; burial sites; graveyards; memorial gardens; allotments; car parks; sports grounds, fields and pitches (when in use for authorised sporting activity), land at Daventry Country Park café, Northampton Town Centre, Phase 2 of Upton Country Park (land between Kislingbury and Upton which flanks the river Nene) and land near school entrances and exits when open and in use by pupils.
Cllr Laura Couse, West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Public Health and Regulatory Services, said: “We want to ensure that our public spaces remain safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. By renewing our PSPO, we can better address the issues that matter most to our communities.
“This consultation is an important opportunity for residents, business and other key organisations to have their say and help shape the future of our shared spaces.”
The consultation, which is open until 27 July, can be viewed here.
