Bangor Public Space Protection Order
What is a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)?
PSPOs are one of the powers introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. It gives powers to local authorities to impose restrictions and requirements on individuals within designated areas. This is to tackle nuisances or specific problems in areas with the aim of improving the lives of visitors and residents in the area.
Bangor PSPO
In Bangor, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been in place since 2019, and is essential for policing the City Center and preventing anti-social behaviour. Since its introduction in 2019 it has had a clear impact in terms of reducing cases of anti-social behavior and street drinking by giving officers powers to respond proportionately and effectively to behavior that has caused, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to members of the public.
Orders can be introduced for a maximum of three years, and can be extended beyond this for further periods of three years. The current Order has proven to be valuable in maintaining community safety and confidence. However, the underlying behaviors continue and without the continued powers granted by the order, it is likely that these problems will re-emerge to the detriment of residents and businesses.
Before considering the introduction or extension of a PSPO, the Local Authority must be satisfied that:
- That such behaviour in a public space has had, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of people in the neighbourhood.
- That these activities are, or are likely to be, frequent and of a persistent nature.
- That these activities are, or are likely to be, unreasonable.
- That they justify the restrictions outlined.
What are the proposed restrictions?
The restrictions have been developed specifically to deal with the types of behavior that cause the most serious problems on the High Street area and the vicinity which are:
- An individual must not follow a course of conduct that causes harassment, alarm, nuisance, or distress.
- An individual may not drink alcohol if an Authorised Person asks the individual to stop drinking.
- A person may not loiter in a state of intoxication as a result of taking alcohol or drugs.
What is the area of the PSPO?
Bangor PSPO area map
Have your say
The 3-year period of the Order is coming to an end soon. We are keen to consult with the local community - (those who live, work and visit the area) on the intention to extend the Order for a further 3 years.
If there is any objection or comments, please contact us:
There will be an opportunity to share your opinion until 3 November, 2025.
What happens next?
Your feedback will be considered by the Council's Community Safety officers in partnership with the Police before making a decision if the period of the current PSPO should be extended.
Contact us
For more information, contact us: