Decision details

The existing Fouling of Land by Dogs (Metropolitan Borough Of Sefton) Order 2006 was revoked due to a technical deficiency. Following consultation It is proposed that a new Order be made for offences relating to the fouling of land by dogs and the removal of dog’s faeces

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details ofthe outcome of the consultation relating to the intention to create a new Dog Control Order under section 55 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and the Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties Etc) Regulations 2006, the effect of which would be to make it an offence to fail to remove dog faeces, forthwith, from land to which the Order relates.

Decision Made:

That approval be given to the making of a Dog Control Order under Section 55 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and the Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties Etc) Regulations 2006; to be known as the Fouling of Land by Dogs (Metropolitan Borough of Sefton) Order 2014.

Reasons for Decision:

To allow the Council to proceed with a new order relating to the fouling of land by dogs.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.