Consultations and resident engagement
We want to involve you in the decisions we make about proposed changes to how we do things, the services we provide and how we develop new ways of doing things.
Check out our new consultation platform where you can find all the different community engagement processes that are taking place in your town or village, from ideas collection, voting, discussing, surveys and polls. You can follow the progress of the different projects and get updates on events near you
Active consultations
Dog control PSPO consultation
The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced several new tools and powers for use by councils and their partners to address anti-social behaviour in their local areas.
One such tool is a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which deals with anti-social behaviour in an area which could have a harmful effect on the quality of life for those in the local community. It can ban certain behaviours, or introduce specific requirements. In this case the proposed order relates to the control of dogs in public areas.
Braintree is home to thousands of responsible dog owners who exercise their pets across the district. In addition, our parks and open spaces also attract dog owners from further afield. Unfortunately, not all dog owners follow good practice around the control of their pets or cleaning up after them, and we continue to receive complaints about the impact of this on other users of our open spaces.
To encourage responsible dog ownership, Braintree District Council will be conducting a public consultation to consider the implementation of dog control Public Spaces Protection Order
View full details of the dog control PSPO
Closed consultations
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) review
We consulted on the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the restricted area outlined in orange in Braintree Town Centre (opens in new tab). This order has been in place since October 2024 and is reviewed every 12 months to ensure it remains effective and benefits the community.
The consultation period for the Braintree Town Centre PSPO ended at midnight on 16 December 2025. Feedback provided by residents and local businesses of the district included whether they agree or disagree with the amendments, offer any further comments or suggestions, and share experiences of this type of anti-social behaviour in the Braintree District.
Your feedback will be analysed and shared with the cabinet member for stronger communities who has delegated authority as to the implementation of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
View the draft amendments to the PSPO
