nuisance, harassment, alarm, or distress
Sutton Council approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour causing nuisance, harassment, alarm, or distress.
Sutton Council approved a new borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in October 2026 to address anti-social behaviour that causes nuisance, harassment, alarm, or distress. This consolidated order will replace 17 existing PSPOs, aiming to simplify enforcement across the borough. The new PSPO includes prohibitions on amplified sound, irresponsible dog ownership, anti-social riding of bikes and scooters, barbecues in parks, and unauthorised parking.
The new order is expected to be implemented by March 2027, with enforcement beginning in April 2027. The council aims for the PSPO to tackle persistent issues across the borough. The concept of nuisance, harassment, alarm, or distress is a legal standard for behaviour that causes significant negative impact on individuals.
Key facts
- Sutton Council approved a new borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order in October 2026. Source
- The new PSPO is expected to be implemented by March 2027. Source
- Enforcement of the new PSPO is expected to begin in April 2027. Source
- The new order will replace 17 existing Public Spaces Protection Orders. Source
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