Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) - Old Leigh/ Chalkwell

The Proposal

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced several new tools and powers for use by councils and their partners to address anti-social behaviour in their local areas.

One such tool is a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which deals with anti-social behaviour in an area which could have a harmful effect on the quality of life for those in the local community. It can prohibit certain behaviours, or introduce specific requirements. In this case the proposed order relates to the control of public drinking areas from Old Leigh to Chalkwell.

The Council acknowledges and appreciates that most people are responsible. However, it is important to identify and address the problems caused by the minority, and a PSPO is a potential way to address this.

A map of the boundary for the order can be found in document section to the right of the webpage.

The Consultation

The consultation ran from the 7th May 2021 until 14th June 2021 and was open to all residents and businesses living or trading in the Borough.

Survey interaction

The main consultation was delivered through the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council online consultation portal. A total of 2,000 residents and businesses participated. The responses varied and of that 893 were informed which indicates they had visited the project page and viewed the survey and documents but chose not to comment, 194 responded online, 6 email responses.

Results of the Consultation

• PSPO Old Leigh/ Chalkwell Consultation Analysis
• PSPO Old Leigh/ Chalkwell Consultation comments received.

This followed the Councils cabinet process and this has now been adopted.