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Public Space Protection Orders
To help keep our spaces open, accessible and attractive for all.
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) are used to reduce behaviour that has a negative impact on communities. This includes issues such as public alcohol consumption, dog control and antisocial behaviour.
PSPOs can be enforced by council officers or the police.
Current Public Space Protection Orders
Some changes and updates are being considered:
Document
Alcohol-related PSPOs
Alcohol-related PSPOs are in force in specific towns and neighbourhoods. These orders give Enforcement Officers and the police the power to take action where alcohol consumption or behaviour causes nuisance or anti-social behaviour.
Alcohol PSPOs currently apply in:
- Whitehaven town centre
- Hensingham
- Kells
- Cleator Moor
- Distington
- Egremont
- Frizington
- Millom
Enforcement powers
Under these orders, officers can:
- require people to stop drinking alcohol
- require people to surrender alcohol
- issue fixed penalty notices
The maximum fine for breaching an alcohol PSPO is up to £100
Dog control PSPOs
Dog control PSPOs are used to manage dog-related issues in public spaces. These orders may:
- exclude dogs from certain areas such as playgrounds and recreation areas
- require dogs to be kept on leads in specific places
Officers also have the power to require a dog to be put on a lead if it is causing, or likely to cause, a nuisance.
Areas with dog controls and anti-social behaviour restrictions
Dog control PSPOs apply to specific areas in or around the following places:
- Seascale
- Cleator Moor
- Beckermet
- Whitehaven
- Moresby
- St Bees
- Silecroft
- Parton
- Netherwasdale
- Calderbridge
- Hensingham
- Haverigg
- Greenbank
- Distington
- Kells
- Frizington
- Egremont
- Millom
- Cleator
- Moor Row
- Lowca
- Gosforth
- Kirksanton
- Whicham
- Kirkland
- Bootle
- Keekle
- Ravenglass
- Bigrigg
Towns and city centres
In towns and city centres:
- dog on lead requirements do not apply
- dog exclusion does not apply
Find PSPOs maps for towns and city centres
Specific dog control areas
Some PSPOs apply to particular types of places.
Dogs on leads
Dogs must be kept on leads in the following:
- cemeteries - PSPOs maps
- churchyard - PSPOs maps
- nature reserves - PSPOs maps
- parks - PSPOs maps
- open spaces - PSPOs maps
Dog exclusion
Dogs are not allowed in the following:
Other restricted areas
PSPOs also apply in some specific locations:
Antisocial behaviour PSPOs
Antisocial behaviour PSPOs are in force in specific towns and neighbourhoods. These orders give Enforcement Officers and the police the power to take action where antisocial behaviour and criminal damage causes harassment, alarm and distress.
Restricted public rights of way
PSPOs restricting a public right of way:
Report a breach of a PSPO
If you believe someone has breached a PSPO, you can report it to us.
Email: [email protected]