Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
Councils are renewing and introducing Public Space Protection Orders to address anti-social behaviour and dog control in public spaces.
Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the renewal of its borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and the introduction of three new orders in March 2026. The existing PSPO, first implemented in December 2022, was deemed effective, leading to its proposed renewal for three years, with new orders commencing in December 2025. Islington Council is also exploring increasing fines for dog fouling offences up to £1,000, as stated by Councillor Angelo Weekes in December 2025, enforcing dog control through a borough-wide PSPO.
Other councils are also extending or introducing PSPOs, which are legal orders restricting specific activities in public spaces to prevent public nuisance. Wandsworth Council extended its borough-wide PSPO in October 2025 to address anti-social behaviour and introduced a new, separate PSPO specifically for dog control, following a Cabinet decision in September 2025. Hounslow Council approved a three-year PSPO for Montague Road West car park in October 2025 to combat anti-social behaviour, effective from November 2025.
Waltham Forest Council extended its PSPO until 2028 in August 2025 to continue addressing anti-social behaviour such as street drinking and aggressive begging. These orders provide enforcement powers to authorised officers to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour, which negatively impacts residents, businesses, and visitors.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed renewing its borough-wide PSPO and introducing three new orders in March 2026. Source
- Islington Council is exploring increasing fines for dog fouling up to £1,000, as stated by Councillor Angelo Weekes in December 2025. Source
- Hounslow Council approved a three-year PSPO for Montague Road West car park, effective from November 2025, in October 2025. Source
- Wandsworth Council extended its borough-wide PSPO and introduced a new PSPO for dog control in October 2025. Source
- Waltham Forest Council extended its PSPO until 2028 in August 2025. Source
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