Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)

Wiltshire Council is proposing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Chippenham town centre (PDF, 11 MB)(opens new window) following reports of increased anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The proposed order would grant powers to Wiltshire Police to reduce anti-social behaviour, focusing on street drinking, groups causing ant-social behaviour, controlled drugs and other psychoactive substances, public exposure, urination and defecation and indecent exposure of genitalia in a public place.

A consultation on the proposed order took place between Monday 20 January and Sunday 2 March 2025. The responses received are now being considered and an update will be issued in due course. Full details of the proposed order can be found at Chippenham Public Spaces Protection Order.