Antisocial behaviour (ASB)
Councils are renewing Public Space Protection Orders and addressing specific incidents of antisocial behaviour, with upcoming discussions in Greenwich and Camden.
Barnet Council is set to renew its borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for three years and introduce three new orders to tackle antisocial behaviour, following discussions by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March 2026. Richmond Council is also consulting on extending two key PSPOs, which address antisocial behaviour and dog control issues, with the Regulatory Committee reviewing proposals in February 2026.
Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with reduced hours in September 2026, following resident objections about potential increases in public nuisance. In Hillingdon, a decision on locking Fassnidge Park gates nightly was postponed in March 2026, as council officers gather more data on residents' concerns about late-night noise, vandalism, and drug activity.
Upcoming meetings in September 2026 include Greenwich's Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel considering the work of the Safer Greenwich Partnership, and Camden's Housing Scrutiny Committee discussing updates on antisocial behaviour. Antisocial behaviour refers to conduct likely to cause alarm, distress, or nuisance to others, or damage the local environment.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel permitted a Tesco Express to sell alcohol with reduced hours in September 2026. Source
- Barnet Council is set to renew its borough-wide Public Space Protection Order for three years. Source
- Barnet Council's new PSPOs are set to commence operation from 9th December 2025 to 8th December 2028. Source
- A decision on locking Fassnidge Park gates nightly was postponed by Hillingdon Council in March 2026. Source
- Lewisham libraries reported a 10.2% increase in incidents between October 2023-September 2024 and October 2024-September 2025. Source
About this summary
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.