Issue details
Public Space Protection Order - Tackling dog related anti-social behaviour.
PDF 245 KBThis report presents our proposed approach to tackling dog
related anti-social behaviour, seeking approval to go out to public
consultation. The consultation results will inform the final
approach of the council on this issue, which we intend to submit to
Cabinet later in the year.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/06/2024
Decision due: 24 Jul 24 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and the Climate Emergency
Lead director: Corporate Director, Communities
Department: Communities
Contact: Ashraf Ali, (Director of Public Realm) Email: ashraf.ali@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation is a legal requirement prior to being able to bring
in public spaces protection order and will commence if Cabinet
approve. Statutory consultation must include the Police and groups
with an interest in the subject matter.
In addition to using the council’s lets talk tower hamlets
platform we will sending targeted communications to specific
interest groups asking them to provide their views.
Funding dependent, we will promote the consultation through events
in parks, the community safety walk abouts and in council buildings
such as the town hall and idea stores.
Consultees
Internal consultation:
Immediately affected services (Parks, Community Safety, Animal
Wardens, council housing officers) engaged on a task and finish
group. Police also on group.
Consultation with Communities DLT, CLT, Lead Member and Mayor as
part of the approvals process. Consultation to agree proposed way
forward including going out to formal consultation.
External consultation:
Statutory consultation with Police.
Consultation with specialist interest bodies such as dogs trust,
RSPCA, Friends of Parks, Registered Providers etc..
Communications is working up the consultation plan which includes
via Lets Talk Tower Hamlets consultation platform.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Needed
Decisions
Agenda items
- 24/07/2024 - Cabinet Public Space Protection Order - Tackling dog related anti-social behaviour. 24/07/2024
Documents
- Public Space Protection Order - Tackling dog related anti-social behaviour.