Responsible Drinking Public Space Protection Order

Overview

As part of our commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour we are proposing to introduce a boroughwide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to deal with anti-social behaviour linked to alcohol consumption in public places and to make Camden a responsible drinking borough. 

We want Camden to be a safe place for everyone, and we know that anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a detrimental impact on residents' lives. 

If implemented, anyone causing alcohol related ASB may be issued a fixed penalty notice of £100 or face prosecution. The restrictions include failing to stop drinking alcohol if requested to do so by an authorised officer and failing to surrender any alcohol or anything an officer believes to be alcohol, whether in a sealed or unsealed container, which will be disposed of. 

Why your views matter

We’re really keen to hear your thoughts on our proposal to introduce a boroughwide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Camden. Our consultation is open until Thursday 19 March, have your say today!

You can view the draft order in full below:

It will only take a few minutes to complete this consultation to share your views. You can do this by clicking on the "Share your views" button below.

Once the consultation has ended, the responses will be analysed and the results will be published online. The proposal and evidence pack including the consultation responses will then be considered for decision at the June Cabinet meeting. At the meeting, the Cabinet will decide whether or not to implement the proposed PSPO.

All personal details provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The Council will not share any details with third parties.