Decision details

A report outlining proposals to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order - in conjunction with Telscombe Town Council - on Telscombe Tye, subject to consultation. The PSPO aims to reduce the number of sheep attacks and incidents of sheep worrying by requiring dog walkers to keep their dogs under proper control.

(Key decision):

(1) To approve the Public Spaces Protection Order in draft form, set out at appendix 1 to the report for consultation.

(2) To grant authority to Director of Service Delivery:

(i)            to carry out statutory consultation on the draft Public Spaces Protection Order in conjunction with Telscombe Town Council.

(ii)          If necessary, and in consultation with the Lead Member, to amend the content of the Order in light of consultation responses.

(iii)         To make and publicise the Order in accordance with relevant legislation.

(iv)         To put in place arrangements to enforce the Order with Telscombe Town Council.

(v)          To keep the Order under review; and, in consultation with the Lead Member, cease, renew or amend it at the end of its term, as appropriate.