Have your say on making local places safe to live, visit and work in

Originally introduced to combat anti-social behaviour in public spaces under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and is now seeking views from those who live, work in or visit Buckinghamshire.

Many of these PSPOs, now over a decade old, remain under the names of former Buckinghamshire councils and vary significantly in their prohibitions.

The council's review aims to:

• Unify all orders under Buckinghamshire Council's jurisdiction
• Ensure consistent prohibitions across the county
• Review and amend existing prohibitions as necessary
• Evaluate PSPO locations for relevance, extension, or removal

The council has already consulted with external partners on the review, and they are now inviting people to participate in a public consultation, which is available on the council's Your Voice Bucks webpage.

The consultation will run until 16 February 2025.

This is an opportunity for the community to share their views on the relevance and necessity of the current PSPOs and suggest new prohibitions. The consultation responses, along with supporting crime and anti-social behaviour data, will be analysed to determine which areas in Buckinghamshire will be subject to a PSPO.

Arif Hussain, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said:

“We are committed to ensuring that our public spaces remain safe and welcoming for all residents. This review is a crucial step in updating and refining our Public Space Protection Orders to reflect the current needs of our communities.

“We want to hear from you if you live, work in, or visit Buckinghamshire. Your feedback will help us shape the future of public space protection in the county. So please visit the Your Voice Bucks webpage to participate in the consultation and make your voice heard.

“We’d also appreciate if you could share the consultation link with other people who might be interested in giving their feedback.”