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Dog Control – Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

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In October 2018, Cheshire West and Chester Council introduced a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering
a wide range of dog control measures, while also encouraging responsible dog ownership.

These measures were maintained in 2021 following the statutory review.

In October 2021, Cheshire West and Chester Council (the Council) reviewed the range of
measures covering the control of dogs and encouraging responsible dog ownership. The
measures currently in force are:

• Dogs are excluded from fully enclosed children’s play areas that contain play
equipment.
• Dogs are excluded from fully or partially enclosed multi use games areas (MUGAs)
and tennis courts.
• Dogs must be placed on a lead at the request of an authorised officer.
• Dogs must be on a lead in cemeteries and council-maintained crematoria gardens.
• Where a lead is required, it must be a maximum of 2m in length (fixed or locked).
• A maximum of six dogs per person can be walked together.
• Dog walkers must pick up their dog foul.
• Dog walkers must carry sufficient means to pick up their dog foul.

In addition, a separate PSPO is in place which bans smoking in fully enclosed children’s play areas that contain play equipment. Both PSPOs are now due for review once again and residents are being invited to have their say on the Council’s PSPO to tackle irresponsible dog owners and the smoking ban in fully enclosed children’s play areas. To have your say click here – closing date is 14 July 2024.