Thornton Heath and surrounding area: Consultation of Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

October 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education decided on 07/08/2026 to agree to terminate the contract for the Provision of Children's Residential Services with St Christopher’s on 3 months’ notice. This decision was made due to concerns about the outcomes experienced by children and the provider's inability to consistently demonstrate the required capability. The decision includes intensifying monitoring of children during the notice period to ensure their safety and well-being.

The Executive Mayor and Cabinet were recommended on 14/10/2026 to authorise consultation on renewing the Public Space Protection Order in Thornton Heath and the surrounding area for a further three years. This decision aims to continue tackling anti-social behaviour, including street drinking and public nuisance, which has seen a reduction of 3.4% in the PSPO area. The consultation will gather feedback from the public and partners.

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Purpose

Building on the Mayor’s Business Plan for 2022 – 2026, the 2026 – 2030 plan continues to make a strong commitment to making Croydon a cleaner and safer place. Tackling anti-social behaviour is a key priority of the plan, and the implementation of the Thornton Heath PSPO in 2024 was one of the steps taken to improve safety in Croydon. The PSPO was implemented in February 2024 and remains in force for a period of three years.

Proposals will consider authorisation to consult with members of the public and partners on renewing the PSPO in the Thornton Heath and surrounding area.

Decision

For the reasons set out in the report and its appendices, the Executive Mayor and Cabinet AGREED:

To authorise consultation with members of the public and partners on renewing the PSPO in the Thornton Heath and surrounding area.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 6.30 pm on October 14, 2026

Supporting Documents

PSPO TH.pdf
App A - Enforcement Impact Report.pdf
Contract Termination Part A Report.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Oct 2026
Effective from23 Oct 2026
Expected date14 Oct 2026
Originally due14 Oct 2026
Lead officerChristopher Rowney
Subject to call-inYes