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Consultation on boroughwide Public Space Protection Order to address antisocial behaviour
What are we consulting on and why?
In September 2022, the Council approved the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the borough to tackle specific anti-social behaviour issues impacting the community. The order covered all public spaces in the borough.
It was introduced in the borough to tackle a range of street-based anti-social behavior (ASB) such as problematic street drinking, aggressive begging and the use of threatening and insulting language or behaviour.
It is due to expire at midnight on 4th September 2025.
The Council believes that the additional powers available through the PSPO have enabled enforcement officers to effectively deal with the anti-social behaviors restricted or prohibited by the Order. Consequently, the Council believes that there is a strong case for the PSPOs to be extended for a further 3 years.
You can find out more about the PSPO and evidence showing why the council believes the PSPO should be extended in the full Consultation Document. This can also be found on the right hand side of this page.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the borough regarding the proposed extension of the PSPOs. We also seek to understand the types of ASB that you feel most concerned about in the borough, that can be tackled using a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
The consultation will remain open until the 16th of June 2025.
You can share your views on the proposed PSPO extension in the survey below.
What are we consulting on and why?
In September 2022, the Council approved the extension of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the borough to tackle specific anti-social behaviour issues impacting the community. The order covered all public spaces in the borough.
It was introduced in the borough to tackle a range of street-based anti-social behavior (ASB) such as problematic street drinking, aggressive begging and the use of threatening and insulting language or behaviour.
It is due to expire at midnight on 4th September 2025.
The Council believes that the additional powers available through the PSPO have enabled enforcement officers to effectively deal with the anti-social behaviors restricted or prohibited by the Order. Consequently, the Council believes that there is a strong case for the PSPOs to be extended for a further 3 years.
You can find out more about the PSPO and evidence showing why the council believes the PSPO should be extended in the full Consultation Document. This can also be found on the right hand side of this page.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the borough regarding the proposed extension of the PSPOs. We also seek to understand the types of ASB that you feel most concerned about in the borough, that can be tackled using a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
The consultation will remain open until the 16th of June 2025.
You can share your views on the proposed PSPO extension in the survey below.
