Decision details

To review the results of the consultation on dog control in Cambridge and to provide an update on the proposals to make a Public Spaces Protection Order for dog control.

Matter for Decision

The report considered the statutory consultation exercise conducted by the Council during October and November 2016 in relation to the proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (‘PSPO’) in respect of dog control (including dog fouling, dog exclusion and dogs on leads requirements) within Cambridge.

The purpose of the report was to inform the Executive Councillor of the results of the consultation, in summary form, and to highlight the main substantive issues that have been raised and how these have been taken into account, in formulating the next steps of the proposed PSPO.

Decision of the Leader and Executive Councillor for Strategy and Transformation

     i.        Note the contents of the report only

    ii.        Agreed that further consultation work be undertake for the proposals at the following sites:

·     Cherry Hinton Hall

·     Ravensworth Gardens

·     Mill Road Cemetery

   iii.        Asked officers to provide a full report on the consultation responses and recommended PSPO at Strategy and Resources Committee in 2017.

Reason for the Decision

As detailed in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Operations Manager (Community Engagement and Enforcement).

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.