Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) 2026

Overview

The current Wolverhampton Dog Control PSPO is to be renewed during 2026 with a planned implementation date of 1 October 2026.  It is proposed that the existing measures will stay the same except for:

• Dogs will be required to be on a lead across the whole of Northycote Farm without exception for the protection of livestock. This increases the dogs on leads requirement currently in existence.

• Any dog in a public place must wear a collar / tag with the owner’s name and address or other contact details on it. Microchipping does not replace this requirement. A phone number isn’t legally required, but is strongly advised. Inclusion into the 2026 PSPO of this existing legal requirement would allow the offence to be dealt with by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice rather than prosecution.

 You can view further details of these changes on the next page.

You can view the existing PSPO by clicking here.

Why your views matter

The Council is under a legal obligation to consult stakeholders before the Dog Control Order is renewed or altered. Measures outlined will have an impact on all dog owners in Wolverhampton.