Proposed City Centre Noise Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
Overview
Birmingham City Council is considering the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the City Centre area in respect of excessive noise levels in the street from street based activities such as busking, street preaching and street entertaining.
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 anti-social behaviour. Find out more about PSPO's by visiting:-
The prohibitions within the order have been put into place due to known issues and reports made to the Police and the Council from residents,visitors, businesses, and professionals who live, work and travel through the City Centre.
The behaviours complained about include excessive noise levels from street based activities such as busking, street preaching and street entertaining that cause alarm and distress to residents and businesses. We propose that the order be in force for 3 years.
This consultation is now live until midnight on the 25th May 2025 and it is your opportunity to put forward any views and opinions. Attached is a full copy of the 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):
- Proposed PSPO with Map.
- Consultation Document with evidence and a copy of the proposed PSPO.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
- Abbreviation Guide.
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 face to face surveys within the PSPO location area, and these will be advertised through the Council's social media pages and through updates on this platform.
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, please do not hesitate to contact the Environmental Health Department using the details below. Likewise, if you require this consultation in a different language or format, please let us know, and this can be arranged.
Russell Davey
Operations Manager (Environment Lead Team), Environmental Health
Email Enquiries EHcitycentre@birmingham.gov.uk
Give Us Your Views (please read attached document below)
Events
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On-street survey
From 29 Apr 2025 at 12:30 to 29 Apr 2025 at 14:30There will be an opportunity to speak face to face with officers and to complete the PSPO consultation survey with regards to the proposed City Centre Noise PSPO. We will be located along New Street and High Street within the City Centre.
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On-street survey
From 14 May 2025 at 11:00 to 14 May 2025 at 14:00There will be an opportunity to speak face to face with officers and to complete the PSPO consultation survey with regards to the proposed City Centre Noise PSPO. We will be located along New Street and High Street within the City Centre.
Areas
- CITY CENTRE
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Faith & Religion
- Voluntary Sector
- Health & Wellbeing
- Crime & Community Safety
- Equality & Human rights
- Arts & Culture
- Environment
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