Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 7, 2025

Purpose: To consider the Bicester Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) renewal

Content: Resolved   (1)            That the Public Spaces Protection Order for Bicester town centre, taking into consideration the outcomes of the public consultation and the feedback received from stakeholders, be renewed.   (2)            That the basis of the order will be the following items and the order will apply to the area set within the red border in the annex to the Minutes (as set out in the Minute Book).   a)    No person shall loiter in the restricted area either as an individual or in a group if they are causing or likely to cause anti-social behaviour.  If asked to disperse by a Police Constable, PCSO, or an authorised officer of the Council that person must not return to the restricted area for a period of 24 hours.   b)    No person shall beg (using either active or passive methods of obtaining alms) or ask members of the public for money in the restricted area.   c)     No person shall consume alcohol in the restricted area (other than premises specified in Section 62(1) of the Act) in a manner which causes nuisance or annoyance to other persons in the locality.   d)    No person shall continue to consume alcohol when directed by an officer to stop in the restricted area.   e)    No person shall fail to surrender alcohol or a container for alcohol when requested to do so by an officer in the restricted area.   (3)            That it be agreed the Order can remain in place for up to 3 years.