The council have launched a consultation inviting residents, stakeholders and local businesses to share their views on the proposed renewal of existing powers that enables them to more effectively address antisocial behaviour in our city centre.
The city centre is currently covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) imposing restrictions on certain unwanted activities like loitering, nuisance begging, and the use of banned substances. This empowers City of Doncaster Council to tackle key issues in the area, whilst also providing support to vulnerable members of the community.
The PSPO’s powers complement the wider work being carried out by the council, South Yorkshire Police and partners under the Safer City initiative. This is focused on reducing crime and antisocial behaviour and improving feelings of safety in the city centre.
The city centre PSPO was first introduced back in 2017 and has been renewed every three years since then with public support. Now that it is coming up for renewal once more, the people of Doncaster are again being asked to give their opinions on the seven current and one new proposed prohibition.
The consultation is open until Monday 1 June 2026 and feedback is being collected through a short online survey which can you can take by clicking here – City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - City of Doncaster Council. Paper copies are also available from the council on request.