“"Chesterfield is a very safe place to live, socialise and visit, and while some anti-social behaviour and disorder can occasionally arise - as it does in towns and cities across the country - we are committed to ensuring that Chesterfield remains safe, welcoming and fun for everyone, and the PSPOs help us to achieve this. Over the past few years, the town centre PSPO has had a positive impact on our communities and has helped to reduce ASB in the town centre and the Chatsworth Road area. However, we know there is still work to be done and we are proposing to extend the current PSPO for a further three years so we can continue to enforce the same rules, tackle nuisance behaviour and support those who need help. I would encourage you to review the PSPO and share your thoughts on the renewal."
Chesterfield PSPO Renewal: Public Views Sought as Anti-Social Behaviour Falls
Chesterfield Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on extending the Public Spaces Protection Order for three more years following a significant drop in incidents.
By Aisha Mahmood
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Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking public opinion on renewing the town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for another three years, as anti-social behaviour incidents have decreased by 22% over the past three years.
The town centre PSPO, first implemented in 2017, has been instrumental in reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and enhancing safety. With the current order set to expire in December 2026, the council is consulting on proposals to extend it for an additional three years. The PSPO's boundary was expanded in December 2023 to include Chatsworth Road and parts of Brampton, increasing its protective coverage.
Renewing the PSPO would empower the council and police to maintain consistent, preventative actions, contributing to resident safety, local business support, and a welcoming environment for visitors. The proposed renewed order will continue to address specific behaviours in designated areas, including bans on nuisance behaviour, begging around cash machines and shop entrances, unauthorised tent usage, leaving unattended belongings, public urination or defecation, and the consumption of alcohol in public streets.
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are legal instruments enabling local councils to regulate activities in public spaces that may negatively impact others. They aim to ensure that the majority of law-abiding citizens can enjoy public spaces free from anti-social behaviour by imposing applicable conditions on area usage.
The consultation period is open until Monday 16 November. Residents and businesses can participate online or submit written comments to Chesterfield Community Safety Partnership, Town Hall, Rose Hill, Chesterfield S40 1LP.
Based on information from the official source: Chesterfield Borough Council (19/10/2026)
