Croydon Council has launched a six-week consultation on renewing the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the town centre, to continue its work supporting the Police in targeting antisocial behaviour.

A three-year PSPO was introduced in 2022 following consultation, which covers the town centre and immediate surrounding areas, including parts of South Croydon, Broad Green and Addiscombe West.

The proposals are to reinstate this PSPO when it comes to an end. A consultation is now open for the borough to have its say on the proposals and whether the boundary, or any other changes should be considered. The survey is now open and can be found on the Council’s Get Involved website.

The PSPO supports Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s priority of making Croydon safer, by holding those who cause antisocial behaviour to account – creating a more welcoming environment for local residents, businesses and visitors.

Croydon’s most vulnerable residents, such as those sleeping rough in the town centre, continue to be supported. The Council works closely with mental health services and substance and alcohol misuse organisations, such as Change Grow Live and Croydon Reach, who support rough sleepers, to make sure they receive the help they need.

The PSPO will be reviewed and monitored by the Safer Croydon Partnership (SCP), which is already responsible for tracking other crime and antisocial behaviour hotspots across the borough.

Croydon Police supports the PSPO continuing in the town centre. Detective Chief Superintendent Nick Blackburn and Superintendent Mitch Carr, said: “We supported the introduction of the PSPO in 2022, and it has proven to be an effective tool in making Croydon town centre safer. We are glad to see the council proposing to renew it for a further three years, and hope that residents take part in the consultation and support the ongoing work.”

“We are working closely with the Police and other community partners to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour in our town centre. A PSPO is a great way that the Council can use its powers to support the Police in their work.

“It is my priority to make Croydon cleaner and safer and, with our partners on the town centre taskforce, we are addressing issues that can make our residents feel unsafe. I know how much residents and businesses care about our town centre, so do get involved by having your say on this PSPO.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon

Have your say on the Get Involved website.