Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on proposals to extend Nottingham’s alcohol Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for a further three years.
The consultation seeks views on extending the existing city-wide orders until 16 October 2029. No changes are proposed to the current geographical boundaries or conditions of the orders.
The alcohol PSPOs give authorised officers from Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire Police powers to address alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in public spaces. They allow officers to intervene where public drinking is contributing to nuisance and disorder, helping to protect residents, businesses and visitors while encouraging the responsible use of public places.
The orders have supported hundreds of early interventions in recent years. Between 1 January 2023 and 1 May 2026, Community Protection Officers recorded:
- 1,125 alcohol confiscations
- 502 PSPO warnings
- 28 breaches for failing to surrender alcohol
- 20 Fixed Penalty Notices issued for breaches of the PSPO.
While alcohol-related anti-social behaviour has reduced in recent years, incidents continue to occur across the city.
Councillor Matt Shannon, Executive Member for Community Protection and Neighbourhoods and Equalities, said: “These Public Spaces Protection Orders are an important tool to help us tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and intervene early before issues escalate.
“They support our work with Nottinghamshire Police to protect residents, businesses and visitors while encouraging everyone to enjoy the city’s public spaces responsibly.
“We want as much input as possible from residents, businesses and everyone who is interested in these proposals. Make sure you take a few minutes to tell us what you think.”
The consultation closes at midday on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
To find out more about the proposals and complete the consultation questionnaire, visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/pspo.