Targeted at addressing anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors to the district.

The new Orders follow extensive consultations with key stakeholders in June and July 2024 and with the wider public from January to March 2025.

Public Spaces Protection Orders were introduced by the Council to ensure that public spaces can be enjoyed by the community. This involves preventing behaviours and activities which could cause distress to members of the public. They are not about stopping responsible use, or preventing people from using an area, but provide a mechanism to deal with issues that could damage the community.

Following the making of the Orders, a six-week statutory period is now open during which an interested person may apply to the High Court to challenge their validity. During this period, an interested person who lives in, regularly works in, or visits the restricted area may challenge the Orders on the grounds that Warwick District Council did not have the power to make them or to include particular prohibitions or requirements, or that a statutory requirement was not complied with.

The High Court may suspend the operation of the Order, or any of its prohibitions or requirements, pending determination of proceedings. Where the statutory grounds are established, the Court may quash the Order or any relevant prohibitions or requirements.

Subject to any High Court proceedings, the Council plans to launch the new Orders on Wednesday 4 November 2026. There will be a focus on community engagement, education and awareness raising before enforcement is taken.

Details of the Public Spaces Protection Orders, with maps can be viewed on the Warwick District Council website.