Peterborough City Council is seeking residents’ views on two Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in the city.
The council has launched a public consultation on plans to extend the city centre PSPO for another three years and to vary certain conditions. It is also inviting feedback on proposed changes to the Millfield PSPO.
Both PSPOs were introduced to address behaviours negatively affecting residents’ lives, including anti-social behaviour, and aim to keep communities safe, cohesive and healthy. Breaching a PSPO condition can result in fines of up to £1,000 or Fixed Penalty Notices.
The current city centre PSPO, implemented in April 2023, runs for three years. The council is seeking evidence to support an extension and wants residents’ views on varying three conditions related to alcohol and anti-social behaviour. “If extended, the order will give the council and Police additional powers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, improving the quality of life for communities and supporting businesses,” the council says.
The Millfield, New England, Eastfield and Embankment PSPO was re-implemented in September 2024 for three years. Given the close proximity and similar issues to the city centre, the council is proposing variations to three conditions relating to alcohol and anti-social behaviour. This aims to provide consistent protection and prevent displacement of problems from the city centre.
The consultation is open until Friday 9 January 2026. Residents, businesses and community groups can take part via the council’s website.
Cllr Zameer Ali, Cabinet Member for Communities, Poverty and Public Health, said: “We are fully committed to working with partners, including the police, to keep members of the public safe and develop strong and sustainable communities, which PSPOs are helping us to achieve. In this case, maintaining a PSPO within the city centre and varying the Millfield PSPO will support key aims of keeping our communities safe and making Peterborough an attractive place, to live, visit or work as well as supporting businesses. I would encourage everyone to take part in this consultation, especially businesses, community groups and people who live and work in these areas. This will only take a few minutes of your time but your feedback will be vitally important for us.”
Once the consultation closes, the council will analyse responses before making a final decision next year.
