About public space protection orders

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a specific area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life.

They work by imposing conditions on the use of that area which apply to everyone. They are intended to make sure that everyone can use and enjoy public spaces, safe from anti-social behaviour.

A PSPO can set out blanket restrictions and/or requirements or can be targeted against certain behaviours by certain groups at certain times.  

PSPO's are enforced by the following groups of people:

• council officers
• council designated organisations
• police officers
• police community support officers

We have created our orders following consultation with the police, police and crime commissioner, and other organisations or groups with an interest in our public spaces.

We have set out a number of requirements and/or restrictions for our public spaces which target antisocial activities.

These address issues that have an impact on residents and visitors and is detrimental to their quality of life. It includes things like:

• dog fouling
• littering
• street drinking

Our orders will be reviewed every three years to ensure that they continue to be fit for purpose.

For other PSPO breaches such as littering or dog control orders, contact our team directly. 

PSPOs are jointly managed between the council’s Community Safety and Environmental Protection teams.

To talk to us about a PSPO or to report a breach, you can contact us through email or post.