Public Space Protection Order could be implemented in Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres

"Over the past year, the public’s confidence to use our town centres for everyday business has decreased."

The Council and Warwickshire Police wish to introduce a new PSPO which will permit them to take action against those committing anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton and Bedworth towns.

Inspector Ryan Walker from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, Nuneaton and Bedworth added: “Over the past year, the public’s confidence to use our town centres for everyday business has decreased. In my opinion this is due to the congregation of groups taking part in anti-social behaviour, such as anti-social cycling and intentional covering of faces to cause wider distress to our communities.

“Our aim is to work in collaboration to restore the confidence the public deserve, making our town centres the foundations of our communities. The PSPO will be fundamental, allowing for wider enforcement, targeting those people who are causing the community unnecessary problems.

“The police and the local authority will be looking to enforce this PSPO robustly, making sure there is continuous engagement with the individuals involved to negate wider concerns or future occurrences .”

The idea is that the order will enable them to effectively deal with any suspected individuals and build back public confidence in the community.

You can provide your views on the PSPO here from 23 September until 7 October 2024.