Victoria Ward (formerly part of Finedon Ward), Wellingborough Alleygate PSPO Extension

Feedback updated 5 Nov 2026

We asked

A formal public consultation was conducted to ascertain evidence of need to extend the Victoria Ward Gating Order for an additional 3 years.

You said

27 responses were received.

Office for the Police Fire & Crime Commissioner reported that crime analysis undertaken before and after the installation of alley gates identified:

 • Approximately 50% reduction in residential burglary immediately following the interventions. • Burglary levels remain around 30% lower than before implementation.

• Vehicle crime remains significantly below pre-intervention levels despite some increases since 2022. • Overall acquisitive crime remains considerably lower than before the security improvements were introduced.

Support for extending the PSPO for a further three years was high, with a total of 81% of respondents either agreeing, or strongly agreeing with the proposal. Many respondents viewed the alley gates and associated restrictions as an important tool in maintaining community safety and preventing a return to previous levels of crime and antisocial behaviour.

We did

Taking into account all the feedback received, the Order was sent for sealing on 29 October 2026 and extended for another 3 years.

Closed 13 Sep 2026

Opened 17 Aug 2026

Contact

safercommunitiesteam@northnorthants.gov.uk

Overview

We are consulting on the Public Spaces Protection Order for Victoria Ward (formerly part of Finedon Ward) in Wellingborough.

A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a power under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, that allows a council to impose restrictions in particular areas to tackle nuisance or problem behaviour, within a defined public area.

The PSPO being in place acts as a deterrent to reduce the likelihood of incidents occurring and supports action against those individuals who behave in an unacceptable manner.

The PSPO for the Victoria Ward (formerly part of Finedon Ward) was granted on 10/11/2020 (and renewed on 09/11/2023). A PSPO lasts for up to three years and we are required to review the PSPO before deciding whether to renew it.

The PSPO was put in place to reduce access to the alleyways to reduce anti social behaviour and criminal activity in the area. The PSPO authorises the instillation of gates and any necessary fencing to restrict access to the alleyways.

We are seeking your views and evidence on whether the PSPO for Victoria Ward (formerly part of Finedon Ward) in Wellingborough should be renewed and extended for a further 3 years.

View the PSPO (which was renewed on 9/11/2023) and a map of the PSPO.

You can share your feedback on the renewal of the Victoria Ward (formerly part of Finedon Ward) Alleygate PSPO by answering a few short questions via the survey link below. Alternatively, you can respond via email or post:

Email: SaferCommunitiesTeam@northnorthants.gov.uk  

Post: Safer Communities Team, North Northamptonshire Council, 1st Floor, Deene House, New Post Office Square, Corby. Northants. NN17 1GD.

This consultation will close at 23.59 on 13 September 2026.

At the end of the survey there is an opportunity, for those responding as an individual, to share some demographic information. The purpose of asking for equality monitoring information is to check that our consultation and engagement activities have reached an audience that reflects our community and ensure everybody has an opportunity to be heard. It is voluntary and we thank you, in anticipation, for taking the time to share your details.

For information about how consultation and engagement responses are managed, please see the consultation and engagement privacy notice.

Interests

  • Community, safety and emergencies
  • Consultations
  • Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)