What are PSPOs?
Public Spaces Protection Orders are powers introduced by local authorities (created by the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act) to deal with particular nuisances or problems in a defined area that affects the local community's quality of life.
PSPOs can prohibit something or require certain things to be done, to ensure public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour.
Why do we need PSPOs?
PSPOs are designed to balance the rights of residents and visitors to enjoy our public spaces with the need to tackle anti-social behaviour efficiently.
What are the current PSPOs in Hounslow?
We currently have Three PSPOs, which have been implemented after consultation with residents.
Borough wide - Alcohol consumption in public spaces
Borough wide / area specific - Responsible dog ownership protection order
PSPO enforcement
Officers able to enforce PSPOs include council officers (with delegated enforcement powers) and civil enforcement officers who work for contracted companies.
Penalty for breaching a PSPO
Breach of PSPO's will be dealt with by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice. An authorised person may issue a fixed penalty notice to anyone they believe had committed an offence. You will have 14 days to pay the fixed penalty of £100.
