Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to give their views on proposals to renew the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog control in Somerset East – the area formerly covered by Mendip District Council.

Somerset Council has launched the consultation to seek views on a proposal to make an order reintroducing 3 restrictions, for 3 years. These restrictions relate to dog fouling and dog control in the Somerset East area.

The proposed order also covers dog exclusion zones within the play areas designated for children aged under 5 in the Somerset East area.

The consultation closes on Monday, 17 February.

The Public Spaces Protection Order for dogs in the area was due for renewal in July 2024, however it lapsed, and this consultation seeks views on reintroducing the expired order.

A PSPO is an order that is enforceable under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are used to protect the public from behaviour that affects the quality of life of people in the area.

If you need a paper copy, please call the Council on 0300 123 2224 to arrange a postal delivery.