Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) 2026

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Islington Council is consulting on proposals to renew its Public Spaces Protection Orders, known as PSPOs, for dog control and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour for a further three years, until 31 October 2029.

PSPOs are legal powers that help councils and the police deal with specific types of anti-social behaviour in public spaces. They are intended to protect residents, businesses and visitors from behaviour that causes nuisance, disorder or affects people’s ability to enjoy public spaces safely.

We are proposing to:

extend the existing PSPO for dog control;

extend the existing PSPO for alcohol-related anti-social behaviour linked to street drinking;

include clear rules requiring people in charge of dogs to clean up dog fouling; and

require people walking dogs to carry suitable means to clean up after their dog, such as dog waste bags.

We hear clearly from our residents that dealing with ASB is a priority issue and so we are seeking your views on this proposal to extend the current PSPOs for dogs and ASB related to street drinking for a further three years, until 31st October 2029.

This survey asks for your views on the proposals. Your feedback will help inform the final decision.

Find out more about PSPO Proposal Dog Control

Find out more about PSPO Proposal Alcohol Related ASB

Find out more about controlled drinking zones

In addition to completing the survey on this page we will also provide surveys that can be filled in by hand in our libraries, if you would like to request a paper copy you can do so by emailing communitysafety@islington.gov.uk and providing your name address.

We will be distributing leaflets through community centres and at events throughout the summer that will advise residents of the PSPO proposal providing means to complete the survey on line and on paper. this will also be displayed on our electronic notice boards.

Islington Council is consulting on proposals to renew its Public Spaces Protection Orders, known as PSPOs, for dog control and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour for a further three years, until 31 October 2029.

PSPOs are legal powers that help councils and the police deal with specific types of anti-social behaviour in public spaces. They are intended to protect residents, businesses and visitors from behaviour that causes nuisance, disorder or affects people’s ability to enjoy public spaces safely.

We are proposing to:

extend the existing PSPO for dog control;

extend the existing PSPO for alcohol-related anti-social behaviour linked to street drinking;

include clear rules requiring people in charge of dogs to clean up dog fouling; and

require people walking dogs to carry suitable means to clean up after their dog, such as dog waste bags.

We hear clearly from our residents that dealing with ASB is a priority issue and so we are seeking your views on this proposal to extend the current PSPOs for dogs and ASB related to street drinking for a further three years, until 31st October 2029.

This survey asks for your views on the proposals. Your feedback will help inform the final decision.

Find out more about PSPO Proposal Dog Control

Find out more about PSPO Proposal Alcohol Related ASB

Find out more about controlled drinking zones

In addition to completing the survey on this page we will also provide surveys that can be filled in by hand in our libraries, if you would like to request a paper copy you can do so by emailing communitysafety@islington.gov.uk and providing your name address.

We will be distributing leaflets through community centres and at events throughout the summer that will advise residents of the PSPO proposal providing means to complete the survey on line and on paper. this will also be displayed on our electronic notice boards.

  • Survey update

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    We're pleased that the consultation has already generated strong interest, with more than 160 responses received from residents and stakeholders already. This feedback is helping us understand local views on the proposals and will play an important role in informing future decisions.


    As part of our routine review of the consultation, we identified a technical issue which meant that two of the survey questions were not displayed between 22 July and 30 July. The issue has now been resolved.


    We would like to reassure residents and stakeholders that all responses submitted during this period have been successfully recorded and remain valid. The issue affected only two questions within the survey, relating to:


    • The question about the removal of the dog faeces.
    • The requirement for dog owners to carry suitable means to clean up after their dog.


    Anyone who completed the survey during this period is welcome to return and provide feedback on these questions. There is no need to complete the full survey again, as their original responses have already been captured.


    We would also encourage anyone who has not yet taken part in the consultation to do so. The consultation remains an important opportunity for residents, businesses and community organisations to help shape how these powers are used in Islington.


    To provide additional time for participation, we have extended the consultation period by one week, and it will now close on Sunday 6 September.


    We're pleased that the consultation has already generated strong interest, with more than 160 responses received from residents and stakeholders already. This feedback is helping us understand local views on the proposals and will play an important role in informing future decisions.


    As part of our routine review of the consultation, we identified a technical issue which meant that two of the survey questions were not displayed between 22 July and 30 July. The issue has now been resolved.


    We would like to reassure residents and stakeholders that all responses submitted during this period have been successfully recorded and remain valid. The issue affected only two questions within the survey, relating to:


    • The question about the removal of the dog faeces.
    • The requirement for dog owners to carry suitable means to clean up after their dog.


    Anyone who completed the survey during this period is welcome to return and provide feedback on these questions. There is no need to complete the full survey again, as their original responses have already been captured.


    We would also encourage anyone who has not yet taken part in the consultation to do so. The consultation remains an important opportunity for residents, businesses and community organisations to help shape how these powers are used in Islington.


    To provide additional time for participation, we have extended the consultation period by one week, and it will now close on Sunday 6 September.


Page last updated: 14 Aug 2026, 01:43 PM