Public Spaces Protection Order
Councils are addressing anti-social behaviour in public spaces, including vehicle noise and nuisance from licensed premises, through various measures.
Councils are currently addressing anti-social behaviour in public spaces, including concerns about vehicle noise and public nuisance. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard an application in August 2026 for a late-night licence for Smoke and Pepper, facing opposition over noise, crime, and public nuisance. Haringey Council's Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee discussed responses to anti-social behaviour in June 2026, while Lambeth Council considered measures to address persistent motorbike noise in October 2025.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal mechanism used by local authorities to tackle nuisances or problems in a defined area. Haringey Council introduced a borough-wide order in May 2025 to address anti-social use of vehicles and other behaviours affecting public spaces. Camden Council's Licensing Panel B met in September 2026 to consider new premises licence applications, which often involve managing potential public nuisance.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee heard a licence application for Smoke and Pepper in August 2026. Source
- Lambeth Council considered measures for persistent motorbike noise in October 2025. Source
- Merton's Safer Streets Wardens reported drug treatment referrals spiking from 4 to 39 in November 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.