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Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO)

Working together to prevent moorland fires - everyone has a part to play

Calderdale Council is working proactively with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police to prevent moorland fires, but all agencies also depend on the vigilance and care of those who are out and about in our wonderful countryside to play an active part in protecting it.

To take part in the consultation and for more information, see: Moorland Fires and the Public Spaces Protection Order [PDF 706KB].

The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) replaced the:

• Designated Public Place Order (DPPO);
• and the five Dog Control Orders (DCOs).

This was introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, on 20th October 2017.

If there is evidence of behaviour in a public space that has, or is likely to have:

• an adverse effect on the quality of life of the community;
• and the behaviour is persistent / ongoing and not reasonable;

a PSPO can be introduced by the Council. These can include specific behaviour restrictions and/or requirements for people to abide by, on any public space in question.

Note: All anti-social behaviour can be considered for a Public Spaces Protection Order, not just dog or alcohol issues.

Existing Designated Public Place Orders (DPPO) and Dog Control Orders (DCO)

The change to the law came into effect on 20th October 2017. From this time, current DPPO and DCOs were treated as provisions of a PSPO.

Signage for the DPPO and DCOs has been changed to help raise public awareness. The Council will review current orders and consider amending conditions by 20th October 2020. unless extended before this date, the orders will expire.