Overview
We can issue a public spaces protection order (PSPO) to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in an area.
We may do this when behaviour in an area is:
- unreasonable
- on-going
- harming the quality of life of those in the community
A PSPO sets restrictions on how an area is used. These restrictions apply to everyone and make sure that the law-abiding majority can enjoy public spaces, safe from anti-social behaviour.
Before issuing a PSPO for an area within Thurrock, we must consult with:
- local police
- community representatives – these could be individuals or groups, such as a community forum or regular users of an area
We will publish a draft of an order before issuing it. If you live in, work in, or regularly visit the restricted area, you can challenge the validity of a PSPO in the High Court if you believe either:
- we did not have the powers to make the order or to include prohibitions or requirements
- requirements – for example, consultation – had not been met
We may issue you a fixed penalty notice – a type of fine – if you breach the restrictions of a PSPO.
PSPOs issued in Thurrock
The following PSPOs have been issued.
The Grays PSPO applies to the area within the following roads:
- Sherfield Road, from junction with Argent Street to crossing with Crown Road
- Crown Road to Stanley Road
- Stanley Road to Orsett Road
- Orsett Road into London Road, into Hogg Lane, to Eastern Way
- Eastern Way to Seally Road
- Seally Road to London Road
- London Road to Maidstone Road
- Maidstone Road to Bruces Wharf Road
- Bruces Wharf Road to Argent Street
- Argent Street to Sherfield Road, incorporating the Derby Road Bridge
- Hampden Road, including the alleyway parallel to Orsett Road
- Bridge Road, from Orsett Road to Argent Street
The West Thurrock PSPO applies to the area within the following roads and boundaries:
- the A13 from the roundabout with the A282 to the point where it crosses the B186 Pilgrims Lane
- B186 Pilgrims Lane to B186 Burghley Road
- B186 Burghley Road to roundabout with B186 Fenner Road
- B186 Fenner Road to roundabout with A126 West Thurrock Way
- A126 West Thurrock Way to Stoneness Roundabout
- A1090 Stoneness Roundabout to Hedley Avenue
- Hedley Avenue
- the land and estates bounded by Hedley Avenue, River Thames, Oliver Road to the A282 Queen Elizabeth Bridge
- from A282 Queen Elizabeth Bridge and junction of London Road and St Clements Way (beneath) to the roundabout with the A282 and A13