Public Consultation on Dogs in the Borough ends on 13th December

Havant Borough Council are  conducting a statutory consultation to review the Public Spaces Protection Order relating to the control of dogs in the borough.  This PSPO replaced the existing dog byelaws in the borough when it was first adopted in 2017 (before being extended in 2021) and covers the following:

Dog fouling – The PSPO requires dog owners in the borough to clean up after their dogs wherever they are and dispose of the waste responsibly.

Exclusion of dogs in designated areas – The PSPO includes seasonal restrictions for dogs in the bathing area at Central Beachlands and details the exclusion of dogs from areas such as recreation grounds and tennis courts.

Dogs on leads – The PSPO sets out specific areas where dogs must be on leads at all times, including cemeteries.

Dogs on leads by direction – Finally, the PSPO makes it an offence not to put a dog on a lead when instructed to do so by a designated officer.

Currently, anyone who is found to be committing an offence under this Order can receive a fixed penalty notice of £100.

As the PSPO has been in effect for three years since it was last extended, the Council is now reviewing this Order and before deciding on the future course of action, we want to hear from you on how we should proceed.

Dogs are a huge and enjoyable part of everyday life for many of our residents and visitors, and the Council recognises the pleasure that dogs bring to individuals and families. We therefore want to take into account the views of those affected before any decision is made.

More information on the current Order and areas covered by the PSPO are included in the following document:

PSPO - Dogs in the borough (pdf 10 mb)

Please submit your views on the public consultation for this PSPO.

This consultation will be open until Wednesday 13 December 2023.

If you are unable to complete this survey online, paper copies will be available to collect from all libraries in the borough and the below community centres with a pre-paid envelope to return to us.

Alternatively, you can complete this survey over the phone by contacting 023 9244 6019.

Havant Borough Council  November 2023