Residents are being asked to share their views on whether dog walkers should still be penalised for not clearing up after their animals.

Warwick District Council has asked locals to have their say on its current public space protection orders (PSPOs) which include restrictions on dog fouling, dog control, dog exclusion areas and drinking alcohol.

The local authority wants to gauge local views on the existing orders, and potential new ones.

Under current laws people caught breaking dog fouling rules in Warwick district may be prosecuted with a maximum fine £1,000 or given a fixed penalty charge. 

Cllr Jim Sinnott portfolio holder for safer, healthier and active communities commented: "Our aim is to make the district a safe and welcoming place for all, and this involves preventing behaviours and activities which could cause distress to members of our community.

"The review and update of our PSPOs will help us to do this effectively and to reassure our residents that we are looking out for their wellbeing and their safety.

"I would encourage local people to share their views on what's already in place and to carefully consider areas where further PSPOs may be needed." 

The online survey asks residents whether new PSPOs should be introduced to penalise people using barbecues or bonfires in local parks, urinating or defecating in public, catcalling or wolf whistling and riding bicycles or e-scooters "in a manner likely to cause an obstruction, alarm, distress, or annoyance".

See the survey here.

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