Draconian proposed PSPOs against Island dog owners.

The request was partially successful.

Dear Isle of Wight Council,

At the tail end of 2019 the Isle of Wight council announced its intention to launch a public consultation on proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) including Draconian proposals banning dogs from 49 Island cemeteries, playgrounds and beaches and that dogs must remain on their lead at 37 areas. It was stated that a delegated decision to launch the consultation would be made by October 31. Following the subsequent public outcry, including an 8000+ petition strongly opposing the proposals, the October 31 deadline passed without any word of a consultation.
Recently rumours are circulating that IW council are still intending to carry out this consultation, ignoring the unprecedented public opinion opposing their Draconian proposals.

Would you please supply any information you hold with regard to the IW council's intention to hold this consultation.
Would you also supply any information you hold as to the cost of holding such a consultation, including the costs already incurred consulting stakeholders and preparing the proposals. And also the expected cost of introducing such disproportionate rules, which have already been so clearly demonstrated as against the wishes of the council tax payers of the Isle of Wight. Especially in the light of the tight financial constraints already threatening public services, even the provision of your statutory obligations.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Figg

Davison, Elaine, Isle of Wight Council

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Dear Mr Figg

 

I have attached an acknowledgement in respect of your recent FOI request.

 

Yours sincerely

Elaine Davison

 

Elaine Davison | Senior Sports Development Officer | Directorate of
 Neighbourhoods I

Isle of Wight Council |  County Hall  |   Newport | Isle of Wight | PO30
1UD

Tel: (01983) 821000 Ext. 8738 | Email: [1][email address] | Web:
[2]www.iwight.com

 

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Davison, Elaine, Isle of Wight Council

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Dear Mr Figg

 

I have attached a reply in respect of your recent FOI request.

 

Yours sincerely

Elaine Davison

 

 

Elaine Davison | Senior Sports Development Officer | Directorate of
 Neighbourhoods I

Isle of Wight Council |  County Hall  |   Newport | Isle of Wight | PO30
1UD

Tel: (01983) 821000 Ext. 8738 | Email: [1][email address] | Web:
[2]www.iwight.com

 

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