Community Safety Team's PSPO Consultation Summary Report 2025
Barnet Council is considering new Public Space Protection Orders following a consultation on anti-social behaviour.
The Safer Communities Partnership Board (SCPB) discussed the results of a public consultation on new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in November 2025. Barnet Council is considering implementing these PSPOs to address anti-social behaviour, including pigeon feeding, loitering, vehicle misuse, and breaches of fire restrictions in specific open spaces. The SCPB approved the consultation findings to inform a future Cabinet decision.
The consultation, which ran from July 2025 to August 2025, received 164 responses from the community. It sought input on proposed PSPOs, which are powers used by local authorities to tackle anti-social behaviour in specific public areas. The proposed orders target issues such as vehicle misuse and 'no open fires or BBQ' conditions in Moat Mount and Scratchwood Open Space.
Key facts
- The Safer Communities Partnership Board discussed PSPO consultation results on 21 November 2025. Source
- The consultation ran from 2 July 2025 to 17 August 2025 and received 164 responses. Source
- Proposed PSPOs target pigeon feeding, loitering, vehicle misuse, and fire breaches in specific open spaces. Source
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