Tenterden Urban Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

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Tenterden Urban Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

Ashford Borough Council is seeking your views on the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Tenterden Urban (see the map on the following page). PSPOs are legal tools introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to help councils tackle persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues that negatively impact the quality of life in public places. They are designed to ensure that everyone can enjoy these areas safely and responsibly.

This PSPO is proposed in order to address behaviours that have been identified as causing nuisance or harm to the community, such as persons being in possession of devices capable of discharging a projectile, vehicles being used in an anti-social manor and the use of e-cooters and persons using foul or abusive language. These measures are part of our ongoing commitment to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB), improve community safety, and maintain a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Your feedback is essential. This consultation gives you the opportunity to share your views on the proposed PSPO and the full restrictions as well as suggest any additional issues you believe should be considered. The responses will help shape the final decision and ensure that the PSPO reflects the needs and priorities of the local community.

Please read the accompanying information carefully and complete the questionnaire by the closing date. Together, we can make Tenterden’s public places safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Restrictions

The proposed PSPO will restricts the following activities in public places as defined by the attached map. These proposed restrictions are;

  1. No person shall urinate or defecate in any public place, including doorways or alcoves of premises accessible to the public.

  1. No person shall use a motor vehicle to perform any of the following activities:
  1. Revving of engine (s) (as to cause a nuisance)
  2. Repeated sudden and rapid acceleration (as to cause a nuisance)
  3. Racing
  4. Performing stunts (as to cause a nuisance)
  5. Sounding horns (as to cause a public nuisance)
  6. Playing music in a motor vehicle (as to cause a public nuisance)
  7. Driving in convoy
  8. Using threatening , intimidating behaviour towards another person; and
  9. Causing obstruction on a public highway, whether moving or stationary.

  1. No person shall use foul or abusive language likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress

  1. No person shall be in possession of any catapult, slingshot, or any similar device capable of discharging a projectile, where such possession is deemed by an authorised officer to present a risk of injury, damage to property, or to contribute to antisocial behaviour. This includes devices that, in the opinion of an authorised officer, are likely to be used in a manner that causes alarm, harassment, or distress.

  1. No person shall ride or operate an e-scooter, e-bike, or any other electrically powered personal transport device within the areas marked on the map, except for mobility scooters used by individuals with disabilities or limited mobility, and legal electrically assisted pedal cycles.

  1. No person shall erect any non-permanent structure, including tents or pallet houses, in public spaces without prior authorisation.

Any person who without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with requirements of the order commits an offence and shall be liable to a fixed penalty notice of a £100.


Proposed Map:



Consultation

If you have any further questions please email the Ashford Community Safety Unit at csu@ashford.gov.uk or call 01233 331111.

We ask that feedback is received by midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026.

Tenterden Urban Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation

Ashford Borough Council is seeking your views on the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Tenterden Urban (see the map on the following page). PSPOs are legal tools introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to help councils tackle persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues that negatively impact the quality of life in public places. They are designed to ensure that everyone can enjoy these areas safely and responsibly.

This PSPO is proposed in order to address behaviours that have been identified as causing nuisance or harm to the community, such as persons being in possession of devices capable of discharging a projectile, vehicles being used in an anti-social manor and the use of e-cooters and persons using foul or abusive language. These measures are part of our ongoing commitment to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB), improve community safety, and maintain a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Your feedback is essential. This consultation gives you the opportunity to share your views on the proposed PSPO and the full restrictions as well as suggest any additional issues you believe should be considered. The responses will help shape the final decision and ensure that the PSPO reflects the needs and priorities of the local community.

Please read the accompanying information carefully and complete the questionnaire by the closing date. Together, we can make Tenterden’s public places safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Restrictions

The proposed PSPO will restricts the following activities in public places as defined by the attached map. These proposed restrictions are;

  1. No person shall urinate or defecate in any public place, including doorways or alcoves of premises accessible to the public.

  1. No person shall use a motor vehicle to perform any of the following activities:
  1. Revving of engine (s) (as to cause a nuisance)
  2. Repeated sudden and rapid acceleration (as to cause a nuisance)
  3. Racing
  4. Performing stunts (as to cause a nuisance)
  5. Sounding horns (as to cause a public nuisance)
  6. Playing music in a motor vehicle (as to cause a public nuisance)
  7. Driving in convoy
  8. Using threatening , intimidating behaviour towards another person; and
  9. Causing obstruction on a public highway, whether moving or stationary.

  1. No person shall use foul or abusive language likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress

  1. No person shall be in possession of any catapult, slingshot, or any similar device capable of discharging a projectile, where such possession is deemed by an authorised officer to present a risk of injury, damage to property, or to contribute to antisocial behaviour. This includes devices that, in the opinion of an authorised officer, are likely to be used in a manner that causes alarm, harassment, or distress.

  1. No person shall ride or operate an e-scooter, e-bike, or any other electrically powered personal transport device within the areas marked on the map, except for mobility scooters used by individuals with disabilities or limited mobility, and legal electrically assisted pedal cycles.

  1. No person shall erect any non-permanent structure, including tents or pallet houses, in public spaces without prior authorisation.

Any person who without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with requirements of the order commits an offence and shall be liable to a fixed penalty notice of a £100.


Proposed Map:



Consultation

If you have any further questions please email the Ashford Community Safety Unit at csu@ashford.gov.uk or call 01233 331111.

We ask that feedback is received by midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026.

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