Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)

Introduced by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Public Spaces Protection Orders, or PSPOs, replaced Designated Public Place Orders (DPPOs), Gating Orders and Dog Control Orders. 

A PSPO is one of many tools and powers available to the council and our partners as we work to address anti-social behaviour. A PSPO can be used to tackle persistent issues that are having a detrimental effect on people in public spaces. 

Wiltshire Council currently has two PSPOs in effect:

• Downton and Redlynch, introduced in 2022
• Salisbury, introduced in 2024

Devizes Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

A six-week public consultation ran from 15 July until 25 August. We are now reviewing the 824 responses received. Thank you to everyone who helped to raise awareness of the proposals and took the time to provide your feedback. We will publish updates on the next steps, and any final decision on introducing the order, in due course. Please visit the Devizes PSPO page for more information.