Dog owners across the UK face stricter penalties as Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are enforced to curb dog fouling in public areas.

Councils in Manchester, Carmarthenshire, Doncaster, Hackney, York, Monmouthshire, Merthyr Tydfil, East Lindsey, Gwynedd, and Milton Keynes can now issue on-the-spot fines of up to £100 for owners who don’t clean up after their pets or cannot show they have the means to do so.

Some locations impose even steeper penalties—offenders risk prosecution and fines reaching £1,000.

Since implementing these orders, councils have issued hundreds of fixed penalty notices and pursued multiple prosecutions, reflecting a commitment to cleaner communities.

Dog owners are strongly advised to carry bags and comply with local regulations to avoid fines and contribute to safer public spaces.

These measures mark a nationwide push to promote responsible pet ownership and protect shared environments.