Bangor Public Space Protection Order extended

The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Bangor city centre has been extended for a further three years.

The order, which is administered by Cyngor Gwynedd’s Community Safety Service, means that the Police have additional powers within this area to address specific issues or nuisance, with the aim of improving the lives of residents and those visiting the city.

An order of this kind has been operating in the area since 2019. It has been decided to extend it for a further three years after a consultation on the possibility – held during the autumn – received unanimous support.

A full copy of the order and the area covered is available on the Cyngor Gwynedd website: www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/CommunitySafety

The PSPO is intended to target:

• Behaviour that is likely to cause disturbance, intimidation, nuisance or distress
• Being in a state of intoxication as a result of alcohol or drug induced activity
• Drinking alcohol after the Police have requested a person to stop drinking
• Loitering or performing for reward within 10 meters of a cash point. 

Signs have been put up in key areas of Bangor informing people of the restrictions.

Councillor Dilwyn Morgan, Cyngor Gwynedd’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for community safety, said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in the recent consultation, and I am confident that this order will help ensure Bangor continues to be a pleasant place to live, work and study.

“The Council works closely with our partners from North Wales Police and the wider community to tackle anti-social behaviour and the PSPO has been a key tool to help us do that. 

“The vast majority of people who live in Bangor or who visit the city contribute towards the welcoming and positive atmosphere, and we are eager to see people continue to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The purpose of the order is to make it easier for authorities to tackle the small minority of people involved in anti-social behaviour.”

Chief Inspector Stephen Pawson of North Wales Police said: “North Wales Police fully supports the extension of the PSPO in Bangor to ensure we can continue to work with partners in addressing ongoing issues on the High Street. A significant amount of work has been undertaken in the area to build resilience to serious organised crime and reduce crime on the High Street. The PSPO remains an essential tool at our disposal to continue this work for the benefit of residents and businesses.”

Notes

• The maximum duration of a Public Spaces Protection Order is three years. At any point before expiry, the Council can extend a Public Spaces Protection Order by up to three years if they consider it is necessary to prevent the original behaviour from occurring or recurring.
• Before extending an Order, the Council should consult with the local police and any other community representatives they think appropriate before doing so.
• A consultation on the Bangor PSPO was held between 20 October and 3 November 2025, when members of the public, county councillors and city councillors were invited to give their opinions on the plan to extend the Order.
• All responses received were in favour of extending the Order for a further three years.