Daventry Town - Public Spaces Protection Order Renewal

ASB enforcement officer speaking with people in a public area while wearing a high-visibility vest.

We are consulting on the renewal of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Daventry Town for a further three-year period.

Based on evidence gathered by Northamptonshire Police and the Community Safety Partnership, we believe the PSPO continues to play an important role in reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and protecting the quality of life of those who live, work and visit the Daventry Town.

What is a PSPO?

A Public Spaces Protection Order is a power available to councils under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. It helps tackle ongoing problems that affect people’s day-to-day lives and aims to make areas safer and more pleasant for residents, businesses, workers and visitors.

A PSPO can prohibit specific activities, or require specified actions, in public spaces where activities:

have had, or are likely to have, a detrimental effect on quality of life
are persistent or continuing in nature
are unreasonable
justify the restrictions being imposed

Why we are consulting

The current PSPO is due to expire in December 2026. We'd like to hear your views on the current PSPO restrictions and whether they should remain in place. We also want your feedback on any other measures you think should be considered. 

We welcome feedback from residents, businesses, community groups and anyone who lives, works in, visits or has an interest in Daventry Town. 

Existing restrictions proposed for renewal until December 2029

We propose to renew the existing restrictions which are:

Consumption of alcohol in unauthorised or unlicensed open areas, for example on streets
Riding a bike or scooter when requested not to do so by the Police or a council authorised person
Busking when requested not to do so by the Police or a council authorised person

What you need to know

The proposed PSPO is intended to only address behaviours that cause, or are likely to cause, anti-social behaviour and harm and which negatively affect others' quality of life. It is not designed to restrict people from using public spaces responsibly or to prevent groups of people from gathering where no anti-social behaviour is taking place.

The aim of the PSPO is to tackle harmful behaviour, not to criminalise individuals. Where appropriate, education, engagement and support will always be the preferred approach. However, if someone fails to comply with a reasonable request made under the PSPO, they may receive a Fixed Penalty Notice and failure to pay the fine could result in prosecution.

How to have your say

We welcome your views on our proposals for renewing the PSPO. You can share your feedback by completing our online survey using the “Complete Survey” button at the top right of this page.

If you have difficulty accessing the consultation, or would like this questionnaire in another format, please contact us.

You can also send us your comments by email or by post.

Contact us

Email: [email protected]
Write to: Daventry PSPO Renewal Consultation, Community Safety and Engagement, West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, The Service Yard, Northampton, NN1 1ED

For further detail of how we handle data please see the Community Safety and Engagement Privacy Notice.

How the feedback will be used

Responses will be analysed to inform the renewed Order, which will then be published and presented to the Council’s Cabinet (a group of senior councillors who make key decisions) for approval.

If approved, the Order will apply to Daventry Town and be supported by communications and awareness campaigns.

Complete the survey

This consultation ends 22/09/2026