Public Space Protection Order

Last month Spelthorne Borough Council introduced a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to help tackle antisocial behaviour across the borough.

The PSPO grants additional powers to the Police and Council to address issues involving:

• Antisocial use of bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards, e-scooters, hoverboards, and similar devices
• Use of face coverings such as masks, balaclavas, and scarves in ways that cause concern
• Possession of catapults, slingshots, or similar items without a legitimate reason

Under the PSPO, individuals who fail to comply with instructions from an authorised officer may face a Fixed Penalty Notice or prosecution.

In this video Cllr Joanne Sexton, Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council and Insp Matthew Walton, Spelthorne's borough commander, tell residents about the PSPO and the positive impact it will have in the borough.