What is a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)? 

In the UK, local councils are responsible for issuing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to address issues affecting their communities. Introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, PSPOs are designed to tackle problems in specific areas that may harm the quality of life for residents. 

To see if your area is covered by a PSPO – 

Leeds City Council 

Calderdale Council 

If you live in one of the following areas- 

• Headingley 

• Hyde Park 

• Woodhouse Moor 

• Parts of Burley 

• Parts of Woodhouse 

• Little London 

• Little Woodhouse 

As of 2024, a PSPO is in effect. The PSPO prohibits:  

Antisocial Behaviour 

• Unauthorised events in a public place that cause a nuisance 

• antisocial behaviour or obstruction of public footpaths and highways by groups of 2 or more people. Those who breach this prohibition can be required to leave the area (or part of it) for 24 hours 

• Drinking alcohol in public where that is linked to causing antisocial behaviour 

• Verbal insults, including sexualised comments and gestures towards women 

• Urinating or defecating in a public place that is not a “public convenience” 

• Taking drugs or psychoactive substances in public 

Rubbish 

• All rubbish should be in bins 

• Bins should not be left in public places except for after 6pm the night before collection and taken in by 9pm on the day of collection 

Read the North West Leeds PSPO and map of the area covered.