The new PSPO will adopt a measured approach to enforcement, with engagement, advice and encouragement offered in the first instance.
The three-year order will come into effect from 1 May 2025 when it replaces the existing 11 PSPOs that relate to the control of alcohol and one other PSPO regarding dog control.
The PSPO was approved by the council’s Cabinet last night following a co-design process which included a 19-week public consultation period.
The consultation responses to these PSPOs and discussions around them have indicated that local Cllrs, the police and other stakeholders believe such an all-encompassing approach will help address anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal activity that are having a detrimental impact on the community.
Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Ajda Ovat, said:
We have listened and responded to the concerns of the community around crime and antisocial behaviour.
PSPOs are one of the tools that the council can utilise to deal with nuisance or problems that are detrimental to the local community’s quality of life.
PSPOs are about public safety for all and are primarily there to act as a deterrent. The council will continue to use PSPOs in a fair and proportionate way to minimise the risk of harm – both to individuals and the community, contributing to cleaner and safer public spaces for all.
This newly approved PSPO is a revised version of the one initially put forward during the extensive consultation process, with the council having made a number of alterations to the draft proposal in response to residents and stakeholders’ feedback.
Cllr Ovat continued:
Our approach to engagement has been extensive. Rooted in the principles of the Haringey Deal, we wanted to ensure we gathered a broad range of feedback.
We actively co-designed and collaborated with residents and stakeholders. Based on this feedback, we have amended the proposed prohibitions to better reflect our community’s needs.
A PSPO sets clear conditions for the use of specified public areas and enables authorised council and police officers to engage individuals and educate them about their behaviour and responsibilities.
This borough-wide PSPO will aim to improve safety and wellbeing for all residents, visitors and businesses by addressing ASB.
By reducing detrimental behaviours such as excessive drinking, dog fouling and cycling on the pavement, the PSPO can contribute to a better quality of life in public spaces.
The implementation and enforcement of the PSPO will be monitored by the council, with any identified disproportionality being addressed swiftly.
The enforcement of the PSPO also has a due process around appeals, which can be instigated by an individual or someone else on their behalf.
