On-the-spot fines for irresponsible dog owners are to be introduced for the next three years across Liverpool.
Liverpool Council has tonight agreed to adopt a public space protection order (PSPO) tightening its controls over dog fouling and inappropriate behaviour in certain locations across the city. The three-year order will prevent dogs being off lead in eight city cemeteries and present at all at more than 70 playgrounds and sports pitches.
In July, the council launched a consultation on its plans to implement a PSPO which includes legislation relating to dog fouling, placing dogs on a lead where directed, dogs on leads at all times in a designated area and the exclusion of dogs altogether in certain areas. A total of 71 responses were received, with almost three quarters of those replying in support.
