Lead Member - Councillor Dan Morris - Portfolio Holder for Highways

Report of Mark Barrow, Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

1.     That Cabinet approved an eight-week consultation exercise to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for the administrative area of Shropshire Council. Details and purpose of the PSPO are contained in Appendix A and consultation materials in Appendix B.

2.     Following the conclusion of the consultation a further report will be presented to Cabinet for final approval of the PSPO and relevant publicity materials.

The Leader returned to the meeting and took the Chair.

The Portfolio Holder for Children and Education, on behalf of the Portfolio Holder for Highways, introduced the report which sought Cabinet approval to consult on a Public Space Protection Order for Shropshire to control dog fouling and to help control the risk of harm from stray dogs. The eight-week consultation exercise would commence on 21 October if approved.

Members welcomed the report but concern was raised that there were a lack of bins in certain areas. It was acknowledged that this was not just an issue in in urban areas and that fines would act as a deterrent.

Members were asked to encourage as many people as possible to take part in the consultation.

RESOLVED:

1.     That Cabinet approved an eight-week consultation exercise to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for the administrative area of Shropshire Council. Details and purpose of the PSPO are contained in Appendix A and consultation materials in Appendix B.

2.     Following the conclusion of the consultation a further report will be presented to Cabinet for final approval of the PSPO and relevant publicity materials.