Public Spaces Protection Orders
These are laws created by a local authority if there are ‘activities’ that are taking place in a public place which are having a ‘detrimental effect’ on quality of life on those in the locality.
These are laws created by a local authority if there are ‘activities’ that are taking place in a public place which are having a ‘detrimental effect’ on quality of life on those in the locality.
It may apply to:-
There must be consultation with the Police, the local policing body and whatever community representatives the local authority thinks it appropriate to consult. Reasonable signage must be put up in the areas affected. The kind of laws often brought in include:-
Failure to comply with a Public Spaces Protection Order is a criminal offence which can be dealt with by a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £100 or by a prosecution where the maximum fine can be £1,000.
The most widespread reason for Councils introducing any of these measures is due to dog fouling.
Please be responsible and pick up after your dog.