Provide your feedback on Public Space Protection Order consultations

Cheshire East Council has launched three new consultations related to Public Space Protection Orders.

Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are orders which exist to control behaviours that have, or are likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of people, who live in the area where they are in place. 

The first PSPO out for consultation is a borough-wide order, which relates to dog-fouling. The council welcomes comments from all residents on this consultation.

The second consultation specifically relates to The Carrs Park on Chancel Lane in Wilmslow. There is an existing PSPO on this park and the consultation is asking for comments to review how this order is continued once the existing version expires in October.

The final consultation requests comments on another existing PSPO relating to properties that have gated alleyways. The council welcomes feedback from residents and businesses, who have properties that back onto any current gated alleyways in the borough if they do not agree with our proposals. This consultation is not to get feedback on any properties that don’t currently have a gated alleyway.   

Examples of behaviour that Public Spaces Protection Orders can cover are:

• the consumption of alcohol;
• dog fouling and dog control;
• anti-social use of vehicles;
• controlling access over public land; 
• public urination/defecation; and
• aggressive behaviours linked to begging, street peddling or preaching

Councillor Judy Snowball, vice chair of Cheshire East Council’s environment and communities committee said:

“As with any consultation relating to PSPOs, I especially urge residents, members of the public and businesses in the communities that these current orders address, to come forward with their comments.

“It is important that, where necessary, these orders are reviewed to ensure that we are taking all possible routes to address behaviours that may distress or alarm the public.”

To have your say on these consultations, please visit: 

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) (cheshireeast.gov.uk).

Alternatively, paper copies can be requested by contacting the anti-social behaviour team directly on 0300 123 5030 and leaving a message, which they will respond to. 

All three consultations are available for comments now and will remain open until midday on Wednesday 6th September.