Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)

Proposed extension of Macclesfield Town Centre  PSPO

We are considering extending an existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) primarily within Macclesfield Town Centre to help us to continue to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour more effectively. Specifically, behaviour related to the consumption of alcohol, and urination/defecation in public. We know that most members of public, residents, visitors and those working in our borough alike are responsible and would like your support in tackling the anti-social behaviour of the minority who undertake these behaviours to the point that it has a detrimental impact on others.

If not extended the  PSPO will be due to expire at midnight on the 17 July 2025. We are asking for your views on the proposed extension of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Macclesfield Town Centre (PDF, 300KB)

How you can get involved with the consultation:

You can complete our consultation the proposed extension to Macclesfield Town Centre Public Protection Order

To request a paper copy or to complete the survey over the telephone, please contact Cheshire East Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team on either:

• 0300 123 50 30 (this contact number is a voicemail only facility which is regularly checked)
• or by e-mailing us at: ASBTeam@cheshireeast.gov.uk

This consultation will run for six weeks from 9am on Tuesday 1^st April 2025 to 12 noon Tuesday 13^th May 2025.

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) in force

Breaches of any of the current PSPO's are considered as an offence and will incur either a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 or a fine on prosecution in court of no greater than £1000.

Macclesfield town centre

This order came into force on 18 July 2022 and is in place for 3 years.  The agenda for Environment and Communities Committee on 7 July 2021 contains more information on the background and decisions made by the relevant Committee in relation to this order.

Macclesfield town centre Public Space Protection Order (PDF, 92KB)

Macclesfield town centre PSPO plan/map (PDF, 4.25 MB)

Macclesfield town centre PSPO public consultation results summary (PDF, 194KB)

To report any breaches of this order contact the police on 101 or via the Cheshire Constabulary website. Policing of this order will mainly be via our colleagues within the Cheshire Constabulary who are authorised to do so.

Any general enquires in relation to this order can be sent to our Anti-Social Behaviour Team email; asbteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

Dog fouling and dog control

Extension of the dog fouling and dog control Public Spaces Protection Order November 2023 (PDF, 239KB)

To report any breaches of this order contact Cheshire East Council on 0300 123 5021.

Wilmslow Carrs park

• Extension of The Carrs Park, Wilmslow PSPO dog fouling and control October 2023 (PDF, 982KB)
• Agenda for Environment and Communities Committee on Thursday 28 September 2023 - 10.00am Cheshire East Council

To report any breaches of this order please contact Cheshire East Council on 0300 123 5021.

Alley gating

• Extension and Variation of Gated Alleyways PSPO October 2023 (PDF, 673KB)
• Agenda for Environment and Communities Committee on Thursday 28 September 2023 - 10.00 am Cheshire East Council

What is a  PSPO  

PSPO's replaced gating orders, dog control order and can be used to control behaviours which are having, or are likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality. Behaviours which can be controlled through restrictions or positive requirements within a PSPO's can include:

• controlling access over public land
• the consumption of alcohol
• dogs roaming freely and/or fouling
• public urination/defecation
• busking/street entertainment
• storage of household items or waste /wheelie bins
• littering
• anti-social use/parking of vehicles
• aggressive behaviours linked to begging, street peddling or preaching

This list is not exhaustive and restrictions or positive requirements will be dependent upon the nature of the issues the PSPO is imposed to deal with.

Before making a PSPO , the Council must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that two conditions are met.

The first condition is that:

• activities carried out in a public place within the authority’s area have had a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality
• it is likely that activities will be carried on in a public place within that area and that they will have such an effect

The second condition is that the effect. Or the likely effect of the activities:

• is, or is likely to be, of a persistent or continuing nature
• is, or is likely to be, such as to make the activities unreasonable
• justifies the restrictions imposed by the order

If you require any further information in relation to public space protection orders contact:

Anti-Social Behaviour Team
LPU Office
Floor 3
Divisional Police HQ
Civic Centre
Crewe
CW1 2DQ
email: ASBTeam@cheshireeast.gov.uk
phone: 0300 123 5030