A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at the Beechdale Estate in Walsall has been extended for a further 3 years by Walsall Council. The Order which is supported by West Midlands Police was introduced in June 2016 to tackle a range of anti-social behaviour issues on the estate. As the original Order had been in place for three years, Walsall Council recently undertook a public consultation to gauge support for an extension – and this proposal was met with considerable public approval. PSPOs are an important tool that helps the council and partners to tackle ASB and to improve the lives of its communities. Addressing anti-social behaviour is a priority for the Council. The Order will ensure that the law abiding majority can use and enjoy public spaces safely, free from anti-social behaviour.
The Order has been extended from 1st June 2019 to 11.59 hours on 31st May 2022.
Councillor Garry Perry, Portfolio Holder, Community, Leisure and Culture said: “Whilst most individuals are law abiding and respect their neighbours, sadly there are those that think they are above the law. This extended Order will have a continuing and positive impact upon the Beechdale estate and send a clear message to those people who have no consideration for others, that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.”
Terms of extended PSPO
- It is prohibited in a public place for any person to engage in activity which has a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality, including but not limited to any activity capable of causing nuisance or annoyance, verbal abuse, damage to property including graffiti or vandalism, littering, drug or alcohol related activity capable of causing nuisance or annoyance, violence or threats of violence.
- It is prohibited in a public place for any person to cause nuisance, annoyance, alarm or distress involving any vehicle including but not limited to cars, motorbikes, mini motors, push bikes, scooters and skateboards.
- It is prohibited in a public place for any person to cause nuisance or annoyance by playing any ball game including but not limited to those played in the street or car parks.
The order applies to all public spaces within the area restricted area and for 24 hours a day. Public spaces include the highway, public footpaths and public areas of land including communal car parks or grassed areas.
