Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO): Review of Existing Orders
September 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) 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 Cabinet of West Suffolk Council approved recommendations regarding Public Space Protection Orders on 15 September 2026. The decision included continuing existing orders for Newmarket, Brandon, and Moreton Hall, amending orders for Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, and introducing a new order for Forestry Commission areas. Eleven new venues were added to the Dog Exclusion Order.
Full council record
Purpose
The Cabinet will be asked to consider the outcome of a review that has been undertaken on Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) within the District.
As part of that review, the Cabinet will also be asked to consider a request for amendments to existing PSPOs and the implementation of a new standalone PSPO.
Decision
Resolved:
That:
- To continue with the existing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Newmarket, Brandon and Moreton Hall, as detailed in Appendix A to Report number CAB/WS/26/041, be agreed.
- To amend the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Bury St Edmunds, as detailed in Appendices B and C to Report number CAB/WS/26/041, be agreed.
- To amend the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Haverhill, as detailed in Appendix D to Report number CAB/WS/26/041, be agreed.
- The proposal to introduce a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for areas covered by the Forestry Commission and that part of Brandon Country Park owned by West Suffolk Council, as detailed in Appendix E and Appendix F (revised) to Report number CAB/WS/26/041, be agreed.
- The following 11 venues, which the site owners have requested, be added to the Dog Exclusion Order:
i. Newmarket Severals Outdoor Gym
ii. Wickhambrook Play area (Bury Road)
iii. Wickhambrook Play area (Recreation Ground)
iv. Coney Weston play area
v. Mildenhall Pump Track (The Hub)
vi. Exning Chancery Park Play Area
vii. Mildenhall PlayZone (Recreation Way)
viii. Crosses Link Play Area, Bury St Edmunds
ix. Myrtlewood Road Play Area, Bury St Edmunds
x. Sandlands Drive Play Area & Multi Use Games Area, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds
xi. Shackeroo Road Play Area, Cattishall, Bury St Edmunds
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm on September 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mike Pursehouse, Mark Christie |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |