Dog-related anti-social behaviour rules extended

Rules to tackle dog-related anti-social behaviour will remain in place for another three years.

Boston Borough Council approved an extension to a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in response to complaints about dog fouling and pets being out of control.

Council leader Dale Broughton, who backed the extension at a meeting last week, said: "There's been quite a few issues with dogs out of control. This is exactly what we need."

Breaching the PSPO, which covers the whole borough, can lead to a £100 fine. It has been in place since 2017 but was due to expire on October1.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the rules include the exclusion of dogs from children's play areas that are fenced off and require dogs that are causing alarm or distress to be put on a lead. Dog walkers must also carry waste bags with them at all times.

A public consultation showed there was public support for the measures to be extended, the council said.

Callum Butler, portfolio holder for environmental services, added: "The PSPO is an effective means of controlling dog-related anti-social behaviour."

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