Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a control measure created by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The orders deal with specific nuisances or problems in a defined area that are 'detrimental to the community’s quality of life'.
In order for a PSPO to be made the Council has to be satisfied that the behaviours carried out or behaviour that is likely to be carried out meets the following requirements:-
- The behaviour has had or is likely to have had a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality;
- is, or is likely to be persistent or continuing in nature;
- is, or is likely to be unreasonable; and
- justifies the restrictions imposed.
A PSPO can last for a maximum of three years before it ends. However they can be renewed by up to three years if it is considered necessary to prevent the original behaviour from recurring.
There are a number of PSPOs in effect in South Derbyshire. These are listed at the bottom of this page.
Swadlincote Town Centre PSPO Consultation
Views are being sought on proposals to renew the Swadlincote Town Centre Public Space Protection Order.
South Derbyshire District Council in conjunction with South Derbyshire Community Safety Partnership would like to renew the PSPO in Swadlincote Town Centre which has been in operation for the past three years.
The Council must be satisfied that the concerning behaviours meet the requirements listed above.
The anti-social behaviour in Swadlincote Town Centre is mainly committed by young people causing a nuisance during the evenings and school holidays. This includes climbing onto roofs, throwing items, cycling in a dangerous manner, causing damage and being abusive.
There have been recent reports of adult street drinking in the town and it is anticipated that this may worsen with the warmer weather if the PSPO is not renewed.
The PSPO gives the Police and the Council's Community Safety Enforcement Officers additional powers when dealing with anyone causing anti-social behaviour.
The Police have been consulted and have expressed their desire to renew the order for a further three years.
The attached document (doc, 632kb) shows the map of where the order will be enforceable and details the prohibitions we wish to continue with. Please read through the document and either respond by email to community.safety@southderbyshire.gov.uk with your comments or complete the online feedback form. Support for the PSPO is required to progress with it.
The online form can be accessed here: Submit Feedback for the PSPO Consultation
The deadline date for the consultation is Friday 21st August 2026
Eureka Park PSPO 2023 (pdf, 183kb)
The Public Spaces Protection Order for Eureka Park, Swadlincote came into force on 14th October 2023 and expires on 13th October 2026.
The Order was put in place to provide Council Officers and Police Officers with additional powers to combat youth anti social behaviour, street drinking and nuisance motorbikes.
Any breach of the prohibitions / requirements listed in the order could be subject to enforcement by Fixed Penalty Notice.
Moor Lane & Lowes Lane PSPO 2026 (pdf, 332kb)
A Public Space Protection Order was approved March 12th 2026 to help combat a variety of anti-social behaviour and environmental crime on Moor Lane and Lowes Lane, near Swarkestone.
Fly tipping, nuisance motorbikes and inappropriate sexual acts have been occuring at the location and the PSPO will provide the Police and authorised Council Officers with additional powers to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to anyone caught breaching the Order.
The order will run until March 11th 2029.
Contact us to report anyone who is thought to be breaching a PSPO.