Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) 2026

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.