We are consulting on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the whole of the Braintree District. PSPOs create legal powers to help authorities address specific anti-social behaviour issues in an area that are having a detrimental effect on the quality of life for those in the local community.
The proposed PSPO is to provide legal powers to help the council and police with tackling anti-social behaviour related to the control of dogs in public places and dog fouling throughout the district.
Breach of a PSPO restriction or prohibition is a criminal offence which can result in prosecution. If approved, this PSPO will allow police or other authorised officers to be able to ask someone causing anti-social behaviour to stop, and issue a fixed penalty notice if that person does not comply.
The PSPO will focus on tackling anti-social behaviour associated with dogs out of control in public spaces and dog fouling. The option for owners to exercise their dogs responsibly within the district remains, while the PSPO is designed to support Braintree District Council and Essex Police in addressing behaviour that negatively impacts community safety, the environment and the quality of life for residents, and visitors. If implemented, the order will be in place for 3 years.
Please view the proposed Dog Control PSPO.
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