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Dog and Alcohol Control Public Spaces Protection Order Consultations

The consultations ran from 7 July 2020 to 17 August 2020.

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Dog Control PSPO consultation

Ran from 7 July 2020 to 17 August 2020

We currently have a Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place to tackle dog fouling and problematic dog behaviour across the borough. The Order expires on 18 October 2020.

PSPOs are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a particular geographical area that is detrimental to the local communities’ quality of life, by imposing conditions on the use of that area that apply to everyone. They are designed to ensure the law-abiding majority can use and enjoy public spaces safely.

The law states that a PSPO requires a formal review and we are therefore consulting on the extension of the Dog Control PSPO for a further three years. This means that if it is approved, the Order will expire on 18 October 2023.

We are keen to hear from the local community and we are inviting you to complete the consultation questionnaire on whether the existing conditions of the PSPO should continue in respect of the following.

Fouling of land by dogs

This requires dog owners or the person in charge of a dog to remove faeces from any land which is open to the air and to which the public have access.

Nothing in this requirement applies to a person who:

  • Is registered as a blind person in a register compiled under section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948, or 
  • Has a disability which affects his/her mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination, or ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move everyday objects, in respect of a dog trained by a 'prescribed charity' and upon which the person relies for assistance

Dogs excluded

Fenced play areas for children, marked sports pitches when in use a full list is contained in the order.

We understand that children need to enjoy space set aside for them and dogs are currently prohibited from entering areas set aside for children, this includes all fenced children’s play parks in the borough.

Nothing in this prohibition applies to a person who:

  • Is registered as a blind person in a register compiled under section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948. or
  • Has a disability which affects his/her mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination, or ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move everyday objects, in respect of a dog trained by a 'prescribed charity' and upon which the person relies for assistance

Dogs on leads

Within churchyards, graveyards, highways, grass verges, land less than half a hectare, all Homes for Haringey estates.

We care about the welfare of dogs and want them to be able to exercise and run free in our parks, woodland and fields within the borough. However, we want dogs to be exercised safely, which will mean keeping them on a lead in areas where they may come to harm, or cause an accident such as the public highway. To keep them on a lead in sensitive areas such as cemeteries and churchyards where dogs running over graves may cause distress to other residents.

Dogs on lead by direction

Requires dog owners to put their dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer. This applies to any land to which the public have access and where a dog is considered to be out of control.

Maximum number of dogs

The maximum number of dogs that can be walked by one person is six (this applies to any land open to the air to which the public have access).

If any of the conditions are breached a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 can be issued. Failure to pay can lead to prosecution and on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Level 3 (currently £1,000) on the standard scale.

The proposals in the consultation include maintaining the existing controls.

It is important to note that any additional controls will only be considered where there is clear evidence to justify a prohibition or requirement. Historical data and evidence will be reviewed when making any decisions. It will also need to meet the legal test set out in the legislation (Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014).

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Dog PSPO - New Requirement

Ran from 7 July 2020 to 17 August 2020

Most dog owners are responsible and clean up after their dog - however, a minority of irresponsible dog owners fail to do so. We are therefore consulting on a new requirement.

This will require:

"A person in charge of a dog on land to which this order applies to produce on request a means or device to pick up dog faeces deposited by that dog."

Nothing in this requirement applies to a person who:

  • Is registered as a blind person in a register compiled under section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948, or
  • Has a disability which affects his/her mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination, or ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move everyday objects, in respect of a dog trained by a 'prescribed charity' and upon which the person relies for assistance

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Review of Anti-Social Behaviour PSPO - Alcohol

Ran from 7 July 2020 to 17 August 2020

What is a PSPO?

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a particular area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life, by imposing conditions on the use of that area which apply to everyone.

They are designed to ensure the law-abiding majority can use and enjoy public spaces without experiencing anti-social behaviour.

A council can use PSPOs to restrict the consumption of alcohol in a public space where it is associated with anti-social behaviour. The PSPO will allow Police and Authorised Officer to ask individuals to stop drinking and have their alcoholic drinks confiscated, if they are deemed to be acting antisocially. It is an offence to fail to comply with a request to stop drinking or surrender alcohol in the area covered by the PSPO.

A PSPO cannot be used to restrict the consumption of alcohol where a premises is licensed for the supply of alcohol - licensing law already includes safeguards against premises becoming associated with nuisance and anti-social behaviour.

How do PSPOs work?

  • Breach of a PSPO is a criminal offence subject to, up to a level three fine on prosecution (up to £1,000)
  • A Fixed Penalty Notice can be issued for £100 for failing to comply with an officers request to stop drinking or hand over the alcohol
  • Payment of the Fixed Penalty Notice discharges liability to conviction for the offence

The police will work in partnership with the council to ensure the effective enforcement of the PSPOs.

Following the introduction of PSPOs in Haringey on 18 October 2017, the law states that a formal review is required before they expire on 18 October 2020.

We are consulting to obtain the views of the local community and interested bodies on whether the conditions contained in the PSPOs need to be:

  • Extended for a further three years
  • Varied 
  • Discharged (no longer needed)
  • We are also considering on whether or not we should extend the boundary of the PSPO in the Woodside Ward; to extend the PSPO down Lordship Lane to include Chapmans Green Park and the roads around the periphery of the park

 

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September 2, 2021