York City Council considers dog control PSPO

York City Council is set to decide whether to begin consulting on proposals to introduce a dog control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

A report to York City Council said it had received 280 requests to clean up dog faeces since January.

Introducing a PSPO would provide the council with a flexible and more immediate enforcement mechanism, the report said.

Rules requiring dog walkers to keep pets under control would also be included in the PSPO.

A report on the plans stated that introducing Fixed Penalty Notices of £100 fines, discounted to £75 if paid early, would bring fines for dog fouling closer to those for littering, which are £120.