Public Spaces Protection Orders

At the meeting of our Cabinet on 5 April 2023, we decided to proceed with 2 Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in accordance with section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The Public Spaces Protection Orders were formally made on 13 April 2023' and come in to effect on 1 July 2023.

The Public Spaces Protection Orders can be viewed below:

The New Forest Public Spaces Protection Order 2023 (Number 1) ('PSPO No 1') relating to the lighting for fires and BBQs (PDF) [8MB]

The New Forest Public Spaces Protection Order 2023 (Number 2) ('PSPO No 2') relating to the feeding and petting of New Forest animals (PDF) [8MB]

We have placed temporary notices of making in the Restricted Areas covered by the Public Spaces Protection Orders.

A copy of these temporary notices can be viewed below:

Public Spaces Protection Order Number 1, notice of making (PDF) [116KB]

Public Spaces Protection Order Number 2, notice of making (PDF) [111KB]

You can view the background information about these Public Spaces Protection Orders in the links below.