Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation
Folkestone & Hythe District Council

The current 'Dog Control Public Space Protection Order' (PSPO), which covers the whole district, (from East Folkestone to Romney Marsh and encompasses areas such as Elham and Hawkinge), expires at the end of July 2025.

A new draft Dog Control PSPO has been prepared, largely a continuation of the current restrictions, and we would like to hear feedback about the proposals.

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) are designed to deal with a particular nuisance or anti-social behaviour that is detrimental to the local community’s qualify of life and enjoyment of a public space. This is done by imposing conditions on the use of that area which apply to everyone.

This survey is open until 25 June 2025, and at the end of the consultation period, the responses will be reviewed before a final PSPO is presented to Cabinet. This survey should take approximately 2 minutes to complete.

Please note this form should only be used to gather feedback regarding the new Dog Control PSPO.

If you would like to make a complaint regarding dog fouling, please follow this link:
www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/environmental-protection/dog-fouling

If you have any ongoing ASB concerns please report them here:
www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/community-safety/antisocial-behaviour

Draft Dog Control PSPO 2025 - draft-dog-control-pspo-2025
1.Which location are you wishing to feedback on?
Please state one specific area, town, beach or the whole District.

One location per survey response please. If you would like to respond about more than one location please complete and submit a new survey response.(Required.)
2.Do you agree with the proposed 'Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order' restrictions?

Draft Dog Control PSPO 2025 - draft-dog-control-pspo-2025(Required.)
3.Please provide a reason for your answer(Required.)
4.Any other comments
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The council's Data Protection Officer be contacted by email at data.protection@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, or at the address below.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY.
Phone: 01303 853000.
Web: www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk