PSPO Antisocial behaviour

The Council ran a consultation from 18 November - 18 December 2024 to give residents the opportunity to give their views on plans to implement a borough wide Public Space Protection Order covering a number of issues associated with antisocial behaviour, including the wearing of face coverings such as balaclavas, possession of a items such as catapult and cycling/scootering/boarding in a dangerous manner, and in a way which causes distress, alarm or harassment. 

Summary of Responses

1. Do you agree with Spelthorne Borough Council implementing a Public Space Protection Order in relation to Section A? (e-cycling, cycling, skateboarding, hover-boarding, e-scootering - riding in a malicious and/or dangerous manner as to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person)

Yes - 663

No - 14 

2. Do you agree with Spelthorne Borough Council implementing a Public Space Protection Order in relation to Section B? (wearing face coverings in an attempt to conceal their identity to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person; this includes scarves, balaclavas and masks, not including face covering worn in respect of religious or cultural beliefs)

Yes - 668

No - 9

3. Do you agree with Spelthorne Borough Council implementing a Public Space Protection Order in relation to Section C? (catapult, slingshot or similar item capable of launching a missile that could cause harm or damage to a person, animal or property)

Yes - 663

No - 14