Public Spaces Protection Orders
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) places rules on a public space where certain behaviours are likely to impact on the local community negatively. A PSPO can either require or restrict certain behaviour or activity in that area, for example, a PSPO might require dogs to be kept on a lead at all times in a certain area, or it might ban people from consuming alcohol in a public space.
PSPOs are made available under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and can only be put in place by Councils. However, Councils must consult with key partners such as the Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner to share information on the problems in an area, as well as the practicalities of enforcement.
Before making, varying or extending a PSPO, the Council must consult with local communities and any person or agency to allow for open and public engagement as to whether the order is appropriate, proportionate or needed.
If you are getting in touch with us to request a PSPO for a certain area, please read all of the information on this page first.
All of the Public Spaces Protection Orders that are currently in place in Gloucester are listed on this page:
City Centre Alcohol Free Zone
This PSPO bans anyone from drinking alcohol in a public space (on the streets, in a park or any other public space) within the city centre area.
Gloucester City Centre Alcohol Free Zone PSPO
City-wide PSPO
This PSPO is in place across the entire City and specifies:
- Dogs must be kept under control at all times, and put on a lead if requested
- Dogs are not allowed in children's play parks
- Dog fouling must be cleaned up
- Anyone drinking alcohol in a public space must dispose of or hand over their alcohol when requested to do so by an authorised officer, if the request is made in order to stop or prevent a nuisance.
PSPOs can also restrict access to certain pieces of land that are usually open to the public. These specific PSPOs were previously known as Gating Orders and are put in place where ongoing anti-social behaviour, crime or nuisance has occurred and had a negative impact on residents or the local community. We have some of these PSPOs in place at various locations in Gloucester.
Click on the individual orders below for more information including maps of the areas:
Organs Alley PSPO
The alleyway between Eastgate Street and Russell Street in Gloucester City centre
Badger Close - Painswick Road in Abbeydale
Fielden – Wheatway in Abbeydale
Saffron Close in Robinswood
Chadwick Close - Windrush Road in Tuffley
Victory Road - Moreton Street in Tredworth
Moreton Street - Melbourne Street West in Tredworth
Notice of PSPO Moreton St Melbourne St W See the full PSPO here
Salisbury Road - Hatfield Road in Tredworth
Notice of PSPO Salisbury Rd - Hatfield Rd See the full PSPO here
Useful Information on PSPOs
Enforcement of PSPOs
The enforcement of PSPOs in Gloucester focusses on an engage, support and enforce approach. Our aim is that a person who is witnessed breaching any PSPO is first of all given advice regarding the PSPO and offered a chance to change their behaviour. If the advice and opportunity to change behaviour are ignored, then enforcement action may be taken.
Breaching a PSPO is a criminal offence and can lead to a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) or prosecution. In Gloucester, Fixed Penalty Notices of up to £80 can be served to people who breach a PSPO. If a prosecution takes place, the fine can be up to £1,000 and also involves attendance at court.
Education and enforcement of PSPOs in Gloucester is carried out by the Council, Police and our partner agencies.
Multi-agency information, local intelligence and ASB and crime reports will be used to direct our engagement education and enforcement of the PSPO. For PSPOs to work successfully, we rely on members of the public, businesses and partner agencies to report issues that they see.
Anti-Social Behaviour
We have a multi-agency anti-social behaviour team called Solace. Made up of Council and Police officers, Solace deal with high level ASB, occurring in public places and in private properties. For more information on Solace and how to report anti-social behaviour click here.
It is essential that evidence of street-based anti-social behaviour is reported to Solace if action is needed to tackle it. Solace are the lead agency for dealing with anti-social behaviour in Gloucester and work closely with local Police and partner agencies to do so.
*The Council has also invested in a two-year city centre engagement pilot project as of May 2026 to tackle street based ASB and co-ordinate the often complex cases that require a ‘wraparound’ approach of support and engagement. Two City centre Engagement Officers lead on this project and work closely with Solace and other key partners and agencies.
Who is responsible for PSPOs?
The Council’s Community Wellbeing Team is responsible for overseeing Public Space Protection Orders in the City. If you would like further information on Public Spaces Protection Orders, please email ASB@Gloucester.gov.uk