More than 100 people fined for dog control and fouling under new Barnsley Council powers
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Barnsley Council introduced a new public spaces protection order (PSPO) in 2021, which require owners to keep their dogs on leads in cemeteries, pick up dog faeces, and to put their dog on a lead when requested.
Failure to comply may result in a £100 fine, and non-payment could land the owner with a £1,000 court fine.
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Hide AdSince the PSPO was implemented, 107 residents have faced fines – 48 in 2021 and 59 in 2022.
Councillor Caroline Makinson, cabinet spokesperson for public health and communities, said: “We have listened to our residents and introduced the Public Spaces Protection Order for Dog Control back in 2021 to ensure our neighbourhoods are cleaner and safer places.
“In the first year, we worked on informing residents to make sure everyone is aware of the new PSPO, and we continue to be proactive in enforcing it.”