Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) Permission to Renew, Extend and Adopt

September 17, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Purpose

Report for decision on the renewal of all and extension of some of the council's established PSPOs and on the adoption of a number of proposed PSPOs that will, subject to June Cabinet approval, be put out to consultation.

Decision

  1. Cabinet approves the renewal of existing PSPOs that have expired / are due to expire as set out in Appendix 1.
  2. Cabinet approves to extend some existing Public Space Protection Orders as set out in Appendix 2; and
  3. Cabinet approves adoption of new Public Space Protection Orders, as set out in Appendix 3, to address anti-social behaviours and/or activities following the satisfaction of the statutory tests.
  4. Cabinet notes that two of the proposed new PSPOs, relating to restrictions on professional dog walkers in Blakers Park, and the launching and landing of drones on council land, require further consideration in light of the issues identified during the consultation. Accordingly, these measures are not recommended at this time.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 10.30am on September 17, 2026

Supporting Documents

Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New.pdf
Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New APX. n 1.pdf
Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New APX. n 2.pdf
Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New APX. n 3.pdf
Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New APX. n 4.pdf
Public Space Protection Orders PSPO Permission to Renew Extend and Adopt New APX. n 5.pdf
Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 202526.pdf
Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 202526 APX. n 1.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Sep 2026
Effective from26 Sep 2026
Expected date17 Sep 2026
Originally due17 Sep 2026
Lead officerNahida Shaikh
Subject to call-inYes