Dorset Council is required to consult on any order produced under the Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 every three years, to ensure that they continue to be current and appropriate. This proposal aims to help ensure consistency, fairness and clarity for residents and visitors to Dorset and will assist the efficient use of enforcement resources.
The current dog control order expires on 31 December 2023. From 1 January 2024 it will need to either extend the current Order (if unamended) or provide a new order if changes are required. A public consultation is required for either option. The public consultation will run from 14 June 2023 until 25 August 2023 and can be accessed on the Dorset Council website. Results will be published online and will guide councillors’ decision making for the PSPO relating to dog control. It would be much appreciated if residents could give 15-20 minutes of their time, to complete the survey.
Paper copies will also be available on request in local libraries, for those that are unable to use the online form. We will try our best to accommodate those with English as a second language or have difficulties with completing such surveys and ask that they contact the Council directly on 01305 221000 to ask for assistance.
For further information about the dog warden service in Dorset and the current Order visit https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/environmental-health/dog-warden-service.aspx.