Decision details

To extend the current Borough wide PSPO under section 60 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, for a further 3 years, from 11 December 2020 to 11 December 2023.

Please refer to the accompanying PSPO Proposal for evidence that the Council is satisfied on reasonable grounds that doing so is necessary to prevent an occurrence or recurrence of the activities after the expiration date of the order, or to prevent an increase in the frequency or seriousness of the activities.

The evidence presented demonstrates that the current Guildford Borough wide PSPO restricting dog fouling, is still relevant for the benefit of residents, businesses and enforcement bodies in managing anti-social behaviour.

To prevent the occurrence, reoccurrence, increase in frequency and / or seriousness of antisocial behaviour associated with dog fouling in the Guildford Borough.

Alternative option 1: Removal of or allowing the PSPO to expire.
Removing or allowing the PSPO to expire will result in the removal of powers for enforcement available to the Council and the Police. This is likely to cause a continuation and / or increase in dog fouling. The evidence presented demonstrates that there is support for retaining the powers available under the PSPO to manage associated anti-social behaviour.

Alternative option 2: To implement a new PSPO.
If there is a lapse beyond the expiry date, a new PSPO would need to be implemented.
The current PSPO expires on 11 December 2020. The statutory process to implement a new PSPO is anticipated to take between 6 and 9 months. This would result in a lapse in enforcement powers and the related issues stated above.