Extension of Street Drinking Prohibitions as a Public Spaces Protection Order
October 22, 2026 Corporate Director: Growth and Environment (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Corporate Director: Growth and Environment decided on 22/10/2026 to approve the extension of the borough-wide Public Space Protection Order prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public places associated with disorder, nuisance, or annoyance. This extension will be for three years, from 20 October 2026 to 19 October 2029. The decision included agreeing to update and install signage across the borough at an estimated cost of £5,000.
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Purpose
This report is seeking approval to extend the current Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which expires on 19th October 2026 for a further 3-year period. The existing PSPO was approved on 16th October 2023.
Decision
- To consider and have regard to the outcome of the statutory consultation undertaken pursuant to Section 72(3) of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
- To consider and have regard to the EIA prepared for the purpose of this report (Appendix c).
- That subject to the recommendations at 1 and 2, to agree that the existing borough-wide Public Space Protection Order prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public places where this is associated with disorder, nuisance or annoyance to members of the public should be extended for three years from 20 October 2026 to 19 October 2029
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Oct 2026 |