Dog Control - Public Spaces Protection Order 2026

Open for comments from Wednesday 3 June to Sunday 12 July.

We welcome well behaved dogs in the majority of our parks and open spaces. However, we do place restrictions in certain areas.

We are consulting on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog control in Cambridge. The proposed order would help address issues linked to irresponsible dog ownership in public spaces, including dog fouling, dogs not being kept under control, and dogs entering restricted areas.

The PSPO would replace existing Dog Control Orders and allow us to continue protecting parks, play areas, open spaces, and shared public areas across the city. The proposed measures are intended to balance the needs of dog owners with the safety and enjoyment of other residents, visitors and nature.

The proposed order includes:

• requiring people to clean up after their dogs
• requiring dogs to be kept on leads in certain locations or at certain times
• excluding dogs from some fenced play areas and sports pitches
• requiring owners to put dogs on leads if directed by an authorised officer

Read more about Cambridge’s existing Public Spaces Protection Orders.

Have your say

We want to hear your views on the proposed dog control measures and the locations where they would apply.

Select the 'Take the survey' button to have your say.

A hard copy version of this survey can be downloaded here:

• Dog Control - Public Spaces Protection Order 2026

If you are completing a hard copy survey, please return it to our Customer Service Centre in person or via post at the following address:

Communications and Engagement Team, Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY

The survey closes on Sunday 12 July 2026. Any responses received after this date will not be considered.

Next steps

The results of this consultation will inform a committee report, which will go to Cabinet on Wednesday 23 September 2026.