Alcohol Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) consultation

Thank you to everyone who took part. The findings report is now available:

The findings were discussed by Cabinet on Wednesday 18 October 2023, where the decision was made to renew the PSPO for the consumption of alcohol in a public place for a further period of three years.

Information about the Cabinet meeting is available online.

Background

In October 2014 the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (the Act) introduced powers to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), including the power to make Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).

PSPOs can be used to regulate activities in public places that can have a detrimental effect on the local community. They can help by giving local councils and local police additional powers to tackle ASB in specified locations.

The existing PSPO powers relating to the consumption of alcohol in a public place are due to expire in October 2023. In order to renew the PSPO for another three years, the Council is required to carry out a review and we would like to hear your views on the measures.

Further information about the PSPO is available in our consultation summary:

More information on all current PSPOs for Cheshire West and Chester:

Take part and share your views

• Email views to: community.safety@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01244 973708, quoting Alcohol PSPO Consultation
• Write to: Cheshire West and Chester Council, Alcohol PSPO consultation, Public Protection Service - Community Safety, The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BA.
• Request a copy of our consultation in alternative formats, including paper and easy read, using the contact details at the bottom of the page.

What happens next

Your feedback is important as it will help us understand public support for the measures in the current PSPO for consumption of alcohol in public places.

Findings from this consultation will be shared with the Council's Cabinet in October 2023 to help them make an informed decision about whether or not to renew the PSPO.

The results from the consultation will be available on this webpage when Cabinet papers are published in October 2023.

Accessibility statement

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If you would like a copy in a different format, in another language or require a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, please contact us:

• Telephone: 0300 123 8 123
• Textphone: 18001 01606 867670
• Email: equalities@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk