Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
Sutton Council approved a new borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour, with Camden also approving a PSPO.
Sutton Council approved a new borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in October 2026, designed to tackle various anti-social behaviours. This consolidated order will replace 17 existing PSPOs, with implementation expected by March 2027 and enforcement beginning in April 2027. It includes prohibitions on amplified sound, irresponsible dog ownership, anti-social riding of bikes and scooters, barbecues in parks, and unauthorised parking.
Camden Council's Cabinet approved a borough-wide PSPO in June 2026 to promote responsible alcohol consumption. Hillingdon Council also tightened dog walking rules with a PSPO that came into force in May 2025, restricting the number of dogs walked and requiring faeces removal. Public Spaces Protection Orders are legal orders used by local authorities to address specific nuisances in public areas.
No further council discussions or decisions on Public Spaces Protection Orders are currently scheduled in the provided material. These orders, made under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, aim to prevent activities detrimental to the local community's quality of life.
Key facts
- Sutton Council approved a new borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order in October 2026. Source
- Sutton's new PSPO is expected to be implemented by March 2027, with enforcement starting April 2027. Source
- Sutton's new PSPO will replace 17 existing Public Spaces Protection Orders. Source
- Hillingdon Council's PSPO for dog walking came into force on 1 May 2025. Source
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