Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine): Ealing Council is consulting on renewing its PSPO, which bans anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The current order ends in October 2025. Councillor Jasbir Anand supports fair, early enforcement.
As EALING.NEWS reported that the London Borough of Ealing is asking people for their views about its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The public consultation is open until 4 August 2025. The current PSPO is set to end in October 2025.
The PSPO bans drinking alcohol in public if it leads to anti-social behaviour. It also bans the use or possession of psychoactive substances, such as nitrous oxide. Officials mentioned that another rule is that people must not loiter in groups if they scare or harass others.
These rules are there to help keep public areas safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone who lives, visits, or works in Ealing. If someone breaks the rules, they can be fined £100. If the case goes to court, the fine can go up to £1,000.
What will Ealing’s next PSPO mean for public safety?
According to officials, if the order is renewed, the council will keep working with the police to make sure every rule is applied the same way and stays fair. They also want parks and streets to stay safe, friendly, and lively. Police officers and council wardens can still step in when banned acts happen. They may give fines or take away alcohol and drugs.
They mentioned that the order is not meant to punish quiet, harmless use of public space. It only targets actions that happen again and again and spoil daily life for others. The public survey lets residents, local groups, and other voices share what they have seen, decide if the listed problems are still the right ones, and suggest changes.
An Ealing Council spokesperson said:
“The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSP) has been an important tool in tackling anti-social behaviour across the borough. Over the past year, police and council enforcement officers issued 68 fines for serious or repeated breaches of the order.”
The council is using a detailed plan to address bad behaviour in public spaces. Their approach focuses on stopping problems before they become serious. They’re not just about punishing people. They engage with the public and encourage better behaviour.
Last year, officers had many conversations with people. They asked some individuals to leave areas due to their inappropriate actions. The main aim is to keep places like parks and town centres safe and welcoming for all.
Councillor Jasbir Anand looks after equality at Ealing Council. She says every resident must feel safe and respected when they step into a park, street, or square. She points out that rude or threatening behaviour falls hardest on women, girls, and people from minoritised groups, because they often feel more open to fear and harassment.
She mentioned that it will not only enforce the rules but also build a friendlier and fairer place. If the current Public Spaces Protection Order wins a fresh term, the council will keep teaming up with the police. It will also put a strong focus on speaking with the public and stepping in early when problems appear.
The consultation first started in 2019 and was last renewed in 2022. The PSPO applies to all public places in Ealing. It is meant to stop behaviour that causes trouble or makes others feel unsafe.