Canterbury City Public Space Protection Order
We are consulting on proposals to introduce a new Canterbury City Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the city centre, which would apply for three years from 2027.
The current PSPO is due to expire in January 2027.
We are proposing to renew it, including the addition of a new activity to address the use of amplification equipment at high volumes, which has resulted in a large number of complaints.
PSPOs are designed to tackle nuisance behaviour that affects the quality of other people’s lives. They allow police officers and council enforcement officers to issue fixed penalty notices of up to £100 where rules are not followed.
The survey asks for your views on:
- how seriously antisocial behaviour affects life in Canterbury city centre
- whether you have witnessed any of the activities proposed for inclusion in the PSPO
- whether the activities listed should be included in the 2027 order
- whether the proposed area covered by the PSPO is appropriate
- whether the proposals would unfairly affect you or others
Have your say
You can share your views by completing our survey.
You can also email your comments directly to us.
The consultation is open until 9am on 11 September 2026.
Public engagement event
A public engagement event will be organised to support this consultation – details to be confirmed as soon as they are available.
Need help or an alternative format?
You can download a paper version of the survey if you would like to see the questions before completing it online, or to submit your responses by post.
Paper copies are also available on request.
- Email: consultations@canterbury.gov.uk
- Phone: 01227 862000 (8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
- Write: Consultations Team, Canterbury City Council, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR
Published: 19 June 2026