Antisocial Behaviour Public Space Protection Order 2025

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The London Borough of Redbridge is consulting upon a proposed new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering the wards: Ilford Town Centre, Valentines, Clementswood, Loxford, Barkingside and Cranbrook (see map in documents on right-hand side of page).

A previous antisocial behaviour PSPO has been in place since 2020 and was renewed in 2023. Local people have consistently told us that antisocial behaviour is an issue that is important to them and that they want to see action taken to address antisocial behaviour. Following resident feedback and partnership data analysis, we are proposing a new PSPO to replace the current antisocial behaviour PSPO to include additional clauses on emerging issues impacting safety.

The proposed PSPO will enable the council to introduce new measures to address emerging issues and continue implementing a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour issues and help improve public spaces in this area. The Order will last for a period of three years unless revoked by the council.

We want to hear from residents on the measures we are proposing as part of the PSPO. Please take a few minutes to complete this consultation to share your views. You can do this by clicking on the "Have your say" button below.

All personal details provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The Council will not share any details with third parties.


The order will prohibit:

Person(s), either on foot or in a vehicle, are prohibited from:

(i) Consuming alcohol in public places – refusing to stop drinking alcohol or to surrender unsealed containers believed to contain alcohol when requested to do so by an authorised person.

(ii) urinating or defecating in a public place. This includes the doorway or alcove of any premises.

(iii) performing street entertainment outside of the areas designated in Schedule B, performing street entertainment in more than one designated area within a 24-hour period, performing street entertainment for more than 4 hours, performing street entertainment outside of 08.00 to 20.00 hrs, performing street entertainment that causes an obstruction or public nuisance, refusing to act on the reasonable instruction of an authorised person based on their assessment that the street entertainment is causing an obstruction or public nuisance.

(iv) A person(s) congregating in a group of two or more people in such a manner as to cause or likely to cause nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress, refusing to leave an area when requested to do so by an authorised officer. Without good reason, a person(s) returning to an area within a 24-hour period after being requested to leave by an authorised officer

(v) Fundraising may only take place in the two designated areas in Schedule C. No more than 3 fundraisers are permitted within each designated area. Fundraisers are only permitted to operate on 3 non-consecutive days within a 7-day period. No person shall fundraise in a way that causes an obstruction or nuisance to nearby premises or members of the public.

((vi) No person shall beg. This includes begging near a cash machine or begging in a manner reasonably perceived to be intimidating or aggressive.

(vii) No person shall at any time engage in any prohibited activities mentioned: Street Gambling – this includes playing of a game of chance for winnings in money or money’s worth, whether any person playing is at risk of losing any money or not. Street Gaming – this includes frequenting or loitering in the street within the restricted area either on his/her own behalf or on the behalf of someone else, for the purpose of betting, agreeing to bet, or paying, receiving, or settling bets, or assisting others to do so. This includes pretended games of chance where in reality there is no chance to win.

(viii) No person should affix or distribute any forms of advertising in the restricted area. This includes the advertisements for those offering personal services, including the advertisement of telephone numbers.

(ix) Refusing to stop and dismount from a bicycle, scooter, E-bike and/or E-scooter or similar when requested to do so by an authorised person acting on the reasonable belief that the riding is dangerous, careless or inconsiderate towards members of the public.

(x) Any person(s) who uses a face covering to conceal or partially conceal their identity to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person; this includes scarves, balaclavas and masks. This clause does not include face coverings worn in respect of religious or cultural beliefs and or medical reasons.

Offences under this Public Space Protection Order

Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the terms of the Order is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on a standard scale.

A police constable, a Police Community Support Officer, an authorised council officer or persons authorised by the council may issue a Fixed Penalty Notice to any persons they have reason to believe has committed an offence. (S.68)

A Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.00 will be issued to offenders. Payment of the Fixed Penalty Notice will discharge any liability to conviction for an offence under Section 67 (1) of the Act.


For further information, see the documents under important documents on the right side of the page

The London Borough of Redbridge is consulting upon a proposed new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering the wards: Ilford Town Centre, Valentines, Clementswood, Loxford, Barkingside and Cranbrook (see map in documents on right-hand side of page).

A previous antisocial behaviour PSPO has been in place since 2020 and was renewed in 2023. Local people have consistently told us that antisocial behaviour is an issue that is important to them and that they want to see action taken to address antisocial behaviour. Following resident feedback and partnership data analysis, we are proposing a new PSPO to replace the current antisocial behaviour PSPO to include additional clauses on emerging issues impacting safety.

The proposed PSPO will enable the council to introduce new measures to address emerging issues and continue implementing a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour issues and help improve public spaces in this area. The Order will last for a period of three years unless revoked by the council.

We want to hear from residents on the measures we are proposing as part of the PSPO. Please take a few minutes to complete this consultation to share your views. You can do this by clicking on the "Have your say" button below.

All personal details provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The Council will not share any details with third parties.


The order will prohibit:

Person(s), either on foot or in a vehicle, are prohibited from:

(i) Consuming alcohol in public places – refusing to stop drinking alcohol or to surrender unsealed containers believed to contain alcohol when requested to do so by an authorised person.

(ii) urinating or defecating in a public place. This includes the doorway or alcove of any premises.

(iii) performing street entertainment outside of the areas designated in Schedule B, performing street entertainment in more than one designated area within a 24-hour period, performing street entertainment for more than 4 hours, performing street entertainment outside of 08.00 to 20.00 hrs, performing street entertainment that causes an obstruction or public nuisance, refusing to act on the reasonable instruction of an authorised person based on their assessment that the street entertainment is causing an obstruction or public nuisance.

(iv) A person(s) congregating in a group of two or more people in such a manner as to cause or likely to cause nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress, refusing to leave an area when requested to do so by an authorised officer. Without good reason, a person(s) returning to an area within a 24-hour period after being requested to leave by an authorised officer

(v) Fundraising may only take place in the two designated areas in Schedule C. No more than 3 fundraisers are permitted within each designated area. Fundraisers are only permitted to operate on 3 non-consecutive days within a 7-day period. No person shall fundraise in a way that causes an obstruction or nuisance to nearby premises or members of the public.

((vi) No person shall beg. This includes begging near a cash machine or begging in a manner reasonably perceived to be intimidating or aggressive.

(vii) No person shall at any time engage in any prohibited activities mentioned: Street Gambling – this includes playing of a game of chance for winnings in money or money’s worth, whether any person playing is at risk of losing any money or not. Street Gaming – this includes frequenting or loitering in the street within the restricted area either on his/her own behalf or on the behalf of someone else, for the purpose of betting, agreeing to bet, or paying, receiving, or settling bets, or assisting others to do so. This includes pretended games of chance where in reality there is no chance to win.

(viii) No person should affix or distribute any forms of advertising in the restricted area. This includes the advertisements for those offering personal services, including the advertisement of telephone numbers.

(ix) Refusing to stop and dismount from a bicycle, scooter, E-bike and/or E-scooter or similar when requested to do so by an authorised person acting on the reasonable belief that the riding is dangerous, careless or inconsiderate towards members of the public.

(x) Any person(s) who uses a face covering to conceal or partially conceal their identity to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person; this includes scarves, balaclavas and masks. This clause does not include face coverings worn in respect of religious or cultural beliefs and or medical reasons.

Offences under this Public Space Protection Order

Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the terms of the Order is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on a standard scale.

A police constable, a Police Community Support Officer, an authorised council officer or persons authorised by the council may issue a Fixed Penalty Notice to any persons they have reason to believe has committed an offence. (S.68)

A Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.00 will be issued to offenders. Payment of the Fixed Penalty Notice will discharge any liability to conviction for an offence under Section 67 (1) of the Act.


For further information, see the documents under important documents on the right side of the page

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