Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are designed to stop individuals or groups committing anti-social behaviour in a public space.

The Council issues PSPOs, however, we must consult with the Police, Police and Crime Commissioner and with the wider public as part of this process.

The behaviours must be:

  • behaving or likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of those living in that locality
  • persistent or continuing
  • unreasonable.

Restrictions and requirements will be set out by the Council and can be enforced by both Council and Police Officers

The breach of a PSPO is a criminal offence and a fixed Penalty notice of £100 can be issued and a fine at level three on prosecution.

Completed PSPOs

Last updated : 10 September 2024

The borough of Telford and Wrekin Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) 2021

The Borough of Telford and Wrekin Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order 2022 is designed to prevent, manage and tackle recurring dog fouling issues and unreasonable behaviour by dog owners across the Borough. The PSPO enables Council authorised Officers, Police Constables and Police Community Support Officers to request a number of actions to be undertaken by the dog walker / owner.

The activities to which this Order relate are:

  • dog fouling and owners picking up dog faeces
  • dog owners having the requisite means (bags) to pick up dog faeces
  • prohibiting dogs from entering children’s gated play areas.

A £100 Fixed Penalty notice may be issued, or you may be fined £1,000 at Magistrates court.

View the statement of reasons (.pdf Size: 110Kb)  Download the dog control order (.pdf Size: 349Kb)

Last updated : 28 August 2024