Public Space Protection Orders

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are used to help tackle anti-social behaviour, with the aim of ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour.

We use PSPOs to control behaviour that is either having, or is likely to have a harmful effect on a local community's quality of life.

PSPOs are introduced under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, which gives local authorities the power to restrict certain behaviours within a specified area.

Breach of a PSPO without a reasonable excuse is an offence.

PSPOs in force in Redbridge

PSPO 1 - Ilford Town Centre and additional wards ASB PSPO

The Ilford Town and additional wards Anti-social Behaviour Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on the 17 October 2023 and will remain in force for a period of three years.

The order applies throughout the wards of:

• Ilford Town
• Valentines
• Clementswood
• Loxford
• Barkingside
• Cranbrook

What the PSPO prohibits
Consumption of alcohol in public places
Public urination and/or defecation
Spitting
Begging
Anti-social busking, busking outside designated areas and/or for more than 2 hours, no return within 24 hours.   The three designated areas are: Cranbrook Road, Outside of Ilford Station High Road Ilford (on the pedestrianised area) outside of Primark Chapel Road (on the plaza) outside of Sainsbury’s
Fundraising not within designated areas and restrictions. The designated areas for fundraising are on the pedestrianised area of the High Road between 88 and 175 High Road. 3 fundraisers between Clements Road and Chadwick Road 3 fundraisers between Chadwick Road and Oakfield Road (no further than the ornamental clock)
Groups of two or more persons refusal to leave an area when asked by an officer to prevent antisocial behaviour, public nuisance or disorder
Events taking place without the approval of Redbridge Safety Advisory Group, in line with their terms of reference
Street gaming and street gambling
Distribution of advertising materials

Ilford Town Centre and additional wards Public Space Protection Order 2023 (PDF 432KB)

Failure to comply

 If you fail to comply, this is an offence carrying a maximum fine of £1,000 or £100 Penalty Notice.

PSPO 2 - Prostitution Related Activity Ilford Lane and surrounding areas PSPO 

The Prostitution Related Activity Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on 20 August 2024 and will remain in force until 19th August 2027.

What the PSPO prohibits
No person shall buy or attempt to buy sexual services from another person in the public spaces identified as part of this Order.
No person shall verbally abuse, harass, or behave in any way towards other persons in a manner which is of a sexual nature, and which causes or is likely to cause them or persons present, harassment, alarm, or distress in the public spaces identified by this Order. This will include, but is not limited to, asking if they are for hire, and making sexually inappropriate comments or gestures.

Where does it apply?

The prostitution related activity PSPO is for Ilford Lane and surrounding areas specified in the order on the map, applying to the following public places:

• parks and open spaces owned, managed or maintained by the London Borough of Redbridge.
• highways, including all roads, foot-ways, footpaths, alleyways and grass verges within the area specified.

Prostitution Related Activity PSPO 2024 (PDF 65KB)

Failure to comply

 If you fail to comply, this is an offence carrying a maximum fine of £1,000 or £100 Penalty Notice.

 

PSPO 3 Borough-Wide Public Sexual Harassment PSPO

The Public Sexual Harassment Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on 25 November 2024 and will remain in force until 24th November 2027.

What the PSPO prohibits
(a) Engaging in unwelcome and unwanted behaviours amounting to sexual harassment directed towards another person in a public place. This will include, but is not limited to, intrusive or persistent staring or questioning, following someone, sexual or obscene comments, propositions, or gestures
(b) Engaging in shouting, swearing at, or abusing, threatening, or intimidating another person using sexual language or making sexual suggestions.

Where does it apply?

The public sexual harassment PSPO applies to all public places within the London Borough of Redbridge including:

• parks and open spaces owned, managed or maintained by the London Borough of Redbridge.
• highways, including all roads, foot-ways, footpaths, alleyways and grass verges within the area specified.

Public Sexual Harassment PSPO 2024 (257KB)

Failure to comply

 If you fail to comply, this is an offence carrying a maximum fine of £1,000 or £100 Penalty Notice.

When PSPOs do not apply

PSPO's do not apply on:

• licensed premises that hold a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate under the Licensing Act 2003 or

• a place within their curtilage

• premises holding a Temporary Event Notice to sell alcohol during the times on the notice and for 30 minutes thereafter or
• places where alcohol may be consumed or sold by virtue of a Pavement Licence or Street Trading Licence
  
  If we are the licence holder or the premises are occupied by us or managed by or on behalf of us, the PSPO has no effect when the premises are being used for the sale or supply of alcohol and for 30 minutes thereafter.

 

Failure to comply

Authorised council officers, police officers, PCSOs and others authorised by the council, may issue a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) to anyone who breaches the PSPO. If they do not pay the fine or we decide to pursue this matter through the Court instead, this can result in a fine up to £1000.

More information

You can find out more information on Public Space Protection Orders regarding the control of dogs on the GOV.UK website.

The relevant section of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 regarding PSPOs can be viewed online.