Public Space Protection Order - Hanley Town Centre

Consultation has now closed.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council are requesting the views of residents, businesses and customers of Hanley City Centre on the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) currently in operation.

The order will carry forward the following prohibitions:

  • No person within the restricted area shall have in their possession an open vessel containing alcohol other than in the grounds of a licensed premises or in accordance with an organised licensed event.
  • Any person within the restricted area is prohibited from engaging in behaviour or using language likely to cause intimidation or distress to visitors, residents and businesses.

Your opinion is greatly valued and will be used to shape the tools used to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in the city.

A copy of the draft order can be seen by contacting the Antisocial Behaviour Team on 07825 117123 or emailing ASB@stoke.gov.uk