https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/crimeandpolicingact/Recent content in crimeandpolicingact on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:35 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dog-walking-fines-in-england-owners-face-up-to-500-starting-june-29/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:35 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dog-walking-fines-in-england-owners-face-up-to-500-starting-june-29/Starting June 29, dog owners in England could face on-the-spot fines of up to £500 for breaches related to dog walking under new rules granted by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. This legislation empowers local councils to impose higher penalties for violations of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and Community Protection Notices (CPNs), raising the maximum Fixed Penalty Notice from £100 to £500. John Roberts, chief services officer at Kingdom Local Authority Support, highlighted the significance of these new powers: “The Crime and Policing Act 2026 grants local authorities unprecedented authority to tackle issues such as dog fouling and public drinking.