Dover District Council is looking to review rules on dog control and anti-social behaviour in a new Public Spaces Protection Order – and your views are sought.
The current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covers dog control and anti-social behaviour. It is proposed that a new PSPO is made with amendments to locations where restrictions apply.
PSPOs specify an area where activities take place that are or may be detrimental to the local community’s quality of life. This includes proposals on where people can walk their dogs, where dogs need to be on leads, and restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places.
Proposed changes are for minor adjustments regarding dog control, and a change in the designated areas for restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places.
The PSPO does not make it illegal to carry alcohol or to drink alcohol in a public place, so long as drinking is done responsibly. A PSPO will only be used to tackle potential alcohol related anti-social behaviour. Under these circumstances, Police and designated Council officers will have the power to require an individual not to consume alcohol or anything believed to be alcohol in the restricted area.
The consultation starts today (April 15) and the deadline for comments is 13 May. For more detailed information, or to have your say, please see www.dover.gov.uk/pspo
Posted on 15 April 2025