A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is in place across the whole of Milton Keynes to make it illegal to fail to pick up after a dog, under your control, that has fouled in a public place. In February 2023, the Order was extended for a further 3 years.

Fixed Penalty Notices

A constable or authorised person may issue a fixed penalty notice (FPN) of £100 to any person they have reason to believe committed an offence under this PSPO.

To pay a fixed penalty notice (FPN) by a credit or debit card, please contact Milton Keynes Council on 01908 254665 or 254566. We will require your FPN reference number and the date it was issued to be able to process the payment. The FPN will be discounted to £75.00 within 14 days of the date that the FPN was issued.

To pay by post - your cheque or crossed postal order must be made payable to Milton Keynes Council and sent with the fixed penalty notice to::

Environmental Crime Unit
Milton Keynes Council
Civic
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ

Receipts will not be issued unless specifically requested.

Appeals 

There is no statutory process of appeal for an offence covered by this FPN. This notice offers you the opportunity of discharging any liability to conviction for the offence.

However, an informal written appeal will be considered provided it is made within 14 days from the date of issue of this FPN.

Please send any appeal to the following address:

Head of Environment and Waste Services
Milton Keynes Council
Civic
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ

Appeals will be considered against whether or not the Fixed Penalty Notice was issued correctly and not with regard to any of the facts surrounding the alleged offence.

What happens if you do not pay your FPN

If no payment is made by the end of the 21‐day period, Milton Keynes Council may commence criminal proceedings against you.