Birmingham City Centre Public Space Protection Order consultation

Closes 10 Dec 2024

Opened 29 Oct 2024

Overview

Birmingham City Council is considering the renewal of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Birmingham City Centre

PSPO's are part of the ASB legislation which was introduced nationally in October 2014.  This order will provide the Police and designated Council Officers, with additional powers across a defined geographical area, to tackle a wide range of anti-social behaviours.  Find out more about PSPO's by visiting:-

PSPO Guidance Document

The prohibitions within the order have been put into place, due to overwhelming reports made to the Police and the Council from residents, businesses and professionals who live, work and travel into Birmingham. The behaviours complained about include urination, defecation, verbal abuse, groups  displaying harassing and intimidating behaviours, begging, substance misuse and graffiti. We propose that the order is renewed for a further 3 years.

We will aim to refer any person found in breach of the PSPO with drug or alcohol issues to the appropriate Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation services. Any person found in breach for begging will be referred to the Street Intervention Team for housing and benefit support.

This consultation is now live until midnight on the 10th December 2024 and it is your opportunity to put forward any views and opinions.  Attached is a full copy of the existing order that expires in January 2025 along with the draft proposed order, alongside a map outlining the area that will be affected.

Documents we have attached to make the consultation more accessible and simple to complete are as follows (and can be found in the related documents at the bottom of this page):

  • Existing PSPO with Map (expires 25th January 2025)
  • Proposed PSPO with Map
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document 
  • Abbreviation Guide
  • Intelligence document as evidential support for the renewal of the PSPO  

If you are unable to complete this consultation online or would prefer to talk to someone in person we will be hosting various events across the area during the next six weeks, including pop up stands and public meetings and these will be advertised through the Police and Council social media pages and through the press.

When the consultation process is concluded all responses and intelligence will be collated and a decision will be made between the appropriate Council and Police leads, as to whether or not the PSPO will be made and what prohibitions will or won't be included.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the Community Safety Team (CSP) using the below details.  Likewise, if you require this consultation in a different language or format please let us know and this can be arranged.

Community Safety Partnership Manager

Oliver Humpidge

CSP Enquiries cspenquiries@birmingham.gov.uk

Give Us Your Views (please read attached document below)

Events

  • ASB Awareness Week

    From 22 Nov 2024 at 10:00 to 22 Nov 2024 at 14:00

    There will be an opportunity to speak face to face with officers and to complete the PSPO consultation survey in the City Centre. We will be located outside Waterstones book shop.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Crime & Community Safety