A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is an order that identifies the public place and prohibits specified things being done in the restricted area.
The latest iteration of PSPO relating to the control of dogs in the borough commenced in May 2024 following public consultation. This PSPO replaced the existing dog byelaws in the borough and covers the following:
Dog fouling – The PSPO requires dog owners in the borough to clean up after their dogs wherever they are and dispose of the waste responsibly.
Exclusion of dogs in designated areas – The PSPO includes seasonal restrictions for dogs in the bathing area at Central Beachlands and details the exclusion of dogs from areas such as recreation grounds and tennis courts.
Dogs on leads – The PSPO sets out specific areas where dogs must be on leads at all times, including cemeteries.
Dogs on leads by direction – Finally, the PSPO makes it an offence not to put a dog on a lead when instructed to do so by a designated officer.
Currently, anyone who is found to be committing an offence under this Order can receive a fixed penalty notice of £100.
As the PSPO has been in effect for three years since it was last extended, the Council is now reviewing this Order and before deciding on the future course of action, we want to hear from you on how we should proceed.
Dogs are a huge and enjoyable part of everyday life for many of our residents and visitors, and the Council recognises the pleasure that dogs bring to individuals and families. We therefore want to take into account the views of those affected before any decision is made.
More information on the current Order and areas covered by the PSPO are included in the following document:
PSPO - Dogs in the borough (pdf 1.9 mb)
The latest iteration of PSPO relating to the feeding of pigeons in Waterlooville Town Centre commenced in May 2024 following public consultation.
Based on the original Order from April 2018, the current PSPO makes it an offence for a person to feed pigeons within the designated area, following numerous complaints from residents and businesses regarding pigeon mess in the precinct.
Currently, anyone feeding the pigeons in this location is committing an offence and can receive a fixed penalty notice of £100.
More information on the current Order and areas covered by the PSPO are included in the following document: