City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) (2026/01/22A)
July 3, 2026 Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) approved the making of a City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order on 03/07/2026. This order prohibits the consumption of alcohol, urination and defecation, escape of commercial waste, and health and safety risks related to obstruction and tents or structures. The decision considered consultation responses, an Equality Impact Assessment, and proposals endorsed by the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee.
The Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) approved a one-year grant agreement with GMCA on 30 June 2026. This agreement supports the continuation of the Build A Business in GM Libraries service for the period 2026-27. The decision aims to continue delivering business support in all 10 Greater Manchester library services.
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Purpose
To review and decide on the making of a Public Spaces Protection Order to address Antisocial Behaviours in the City Centre
Decision
Approval of the making of a City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent –
· Consumption of alcohol
· Urination and defecation
· Escape of commercial waste
· Health and/or safety risks related to obstruction and tents or structures
The Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) is satisfied that the conditions as set out in section 59 of the Act have been met and that by extending and varying the PSPO, this will prohibit and require specified activities be carried out by persons to ensure compliance with the Orders. In order to make the decision for the PSPO the following has been taken into consideration: Consultation responses from the consultation undertaken from 18 May 2026 to 14 June 2026· The Equality Impact Assessment · Proposals for the PSPO that were endorsed at Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee on 1 July 2026
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | David Lynch |