Public Spaces Protection Orders are aimed at ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour. They provide us with legal powers to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a defined area.
We asked for views on how the PSPO was addressing anti-social behaviour in the area and whether the PSPO should be extended for a further 3 years.
The consultation ran from 27 June to 25 July 2022.
We received 27 responses to the consultation.
78% agreed with extension of the PSPO. 59% thought there was a problem with anti-social behaviour in the area, 11% didn’t know.
For more information, please see the consultation findings report (PDF 0.83MB).
On 5 October 2022, the Deputy Leader, on behalf of the Leader, of Buckinghamshire Council agreed to extend the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions Public Spaces Protection Order for a further 3 years.
Representations were received requesting the inclusion of drugs paraphernalia in the order.
After research and discussion, it was felt that this would be unenforceable due to the forensic proof required and resource needed.
We want to hear your views on our proposal to extend an existing Public Spaces Protection Order in the Chiltern area of Buckinghamshire.
We have a key role to play in helping make local places safe to live, visit and work in. Tackling anti-social behaviour continues to be a high priority for us and our partners.
Public Spaces Protection Orders are aimed at ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour. They provide us with legal powers to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a defined area.
It is key that we address and reduce these issues from occurring, by consulting with members of the public and other key stakeholders.
We want to hear from residents and organisations in the Chiltern area of Buckinghamshire as well as those who visit the area.
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a specific area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life. This is achieved by imposing conditions on the use of that area, which apply to everyone.
Councils can use PSPOs to prohibit specified activities, and / or require certain things to be done by people engaged in particular activities, within a defined public area.
A single PSPO can be used to target a range of different anti-social behaviour issues. A PSPO can last for up to three years, after which it must be reviewed.
PSPOs can be used to restrict a broad range of activities.
Under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, local authorities must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the activity subject to an Order:
Authorised officers from Buckinghamshire Council and the Police will be able to enforce the restrictions and requirements of a PSPO. This can include issuing Fixed Penalty Notices.
The Fixed Penalty Notice for a breach of a PSPO is £60 if paid within 10 days, and £100 if paid within 14 days.
The Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions PSPO was introduced on 31 October 2019 to address anti-social behaviour associated with the consumption of alcohol.
The PSPO prohibits consuming alcohol or having an open container for alcohol in the restricted areas at all times. Anyone continuing to carry out these activities in the restricted areas is committing an offence.
The areas of the PSPO are outlined below and shown in the Map of Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions PSPO document (PDF 3.11MB).
The restricted areas of the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions Public Spaces Protection Order are listed below.
For full details and conditions of the Order, please see the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions PSPO document (PDF 0.95MB).
We are proposing to extend the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions Public Spaces Protection Order for a further three years.
An extension is being proposed to prevent:
If not extended, the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions PSPO will expire on 30 October 2022.
We want to hear your views on how the PSPO is addressing anti-social behaviour in the area and whether you think the PSPO should be extended.
Before you respond to this consultation, please have a look at the following documents:
You can tell us your views in one of the following ways:
If you have any questions about this activity, please email us anti-social-behaviour@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or phone us on 0300 131 6000.
Please tell us your views by midnight on Monday 25 July 2022.
We will review and consider the consultation responses.
The decision whether to extend the Chiltern Alcohol Restrictions Public Spaces Protection Order will be made before the end of October 2022.
We will use the information you provide here only for this activity. We will store the information securely in line with data protection laws and will not share or publish any personal details. For more information about data and privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about data and privacy, please email us on dataprotection@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Or write to our Data Protection Officer at Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.
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