Public Space Protection Orders - 2023
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) were introduced in North Somerset in October 2017 and are part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are designed to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a public space that is detrimental to the local community's quality of life by introducing a number of restrictions and/or requirements which will apply to everyone.
The orders are reviewed every three years, with the last review taking place in 2020.
In the consultation, the council is proposing changes to area-wide orders including whether it should:
- impose a limit on how many dogs can be walked at any one time, and
- expand its powers in order to be able to confiscate intoxicating substances and associated paraphernalia.
Area-specific changes include proposals to:
- Dundry – restrict access to Hill Road, an area which appears to be a hotspot for antisocial behaviour.
- Hutton – amend the existing order at Springwood Recreation Ground to allow dogs to be exercised off a lead in part of the area, and to impose a new dog exclusion zone at St Mary’s Field.
- Long Ashton – introduce a dogs on leads order in some parts of the Ashton Court grounds for deer protection.
- Portishead – extend the existing dogs on leads requirement at the Marina to include the area known as Lockside Square.
- St Georges – relax the no dogs restriction at the Community Centre to allow dogs to be exercised on a lead.
- Weston-super-Mare – extend the area where dogs should be excluded at Marine Lake.
- Wrington – introduce a new order at Silver Street Recreation Ground which requires dogs to be exercised on a lead.
Further information
Have your Say
The proposed PSPOs are centred on improving and protecting the local area for the people of North Somerset whether you live, visit or work here. All opinions are valued in helping shape the future of North Somerset.
We invite you to share your views on our draft PSPOs by answering our questionnaires:
Area Wide - This questionnaire seeks your views on the orders which apply across North Somerset
Local Towns and Villages - There is a questionnaire for each local area where there are existing orders or new proposals.
Timeline
- Opened
5 Jun 2023 at 17:00 - Closed
30 Jul 2023 at 23:59
Supporting Documents
Details
Organisational Information |
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Job role or team to contact for questions | Community Safety Team |
Job title | Safer Communities Enforcement Manager |
Contact Email | pspoconsult@n-somerset.gov.uk |
Contact Telephone | 01934 426752 |
Project Information |
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Aim of this consultation | The purpose of this survey is for you to tell us what you think about our Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). |
Close Date | 30 Jul 2023 23:59 |
Consultation Topic |
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Context for this consultation | A PSPO can be made where the council is satisfied that behaviour which has a persistent or continuing detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality. The council can only impose restrictions which are reasonable and justified. The proposed PSPOs are designed to ensure the law-abiding majority can use and enjoy public spaces without experiencing anti-social behaviour. The orders are not intended to disrupt peaceful activities and are used explicitly for addressing nuisance or annoyance. |