Public Spaces Protection Order Extension - Wellingborough Town Centre

Closed 13 Aug 2023

Opened 17 Jul 2023

Feedback updated 14 Feb 2024

We asked

We were considering the extension of the current PSPO for a further three years following its expiration in November 2023. The PSPO covers the Wellingborough Town Centre area and feedback was sought from residents and stakeholders. The current PSPO had been successful in tackling issues of anti-social behaviour, drug taking and criminal activities.

You said

The response rate was very low. Four of the five respondents agreed with the extension for a further three years, whereas the final respondent wasn’t sure. Respondents told us how important the PSPO was to the local area.

We did

The PSPO has been extended for a further three years from 2023 to 2026 with no changes to the prohibitions or the restricted area it covers.

Overview

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is currently reviewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which currently applies to Wellingborough Town Centre and would like your views.

The current PSPO was granted in November 2020 for a period of three years, and an extension is now proposed for a further period of three years, from November 2023 to November 2026. There are no proposed changes to the Order or the geographical area, shown in this map.

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What is the PSPO?

Public Spaces Protection Orders were created by the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act to deal with any nuisances or problems in a particular area that affects the local community’s quality of life.

In November 2020 a PSPO covering Wellingborough Town Centre was granted and can be viewed on the NNC website.

You are invited to share your views by completing our short survey. If you would like the survey in any other format please email: kish.lad@northnorthants.gov.uk or call: 0300 126 3000

This consultation closes at midnight, Sunday 13 August 2023

Interests

  • Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)
  • Community, safety and emergencies
  • Planning and building control