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Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

Public Spaces Protection Orders are designated for the purposes of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2014.

Persons failing to comply with a request by a police constable or Authorised Council Officer exercising their power under this Act may be subject to summary prosecution which may lead to a fine being imposed.

Active Public Spaces Protection Orders

  • Bury town centre (area within Jubilee Way, Peel Way, Angouleme Way and Derby Way)
    • Prohibitions
      • The consumption of alcohol in this area in prohibited.
      • The use of amplifiers or speakers in this area is prohibited.

For full details of this order and process, please refer to the following document.

 

PSPO process 2023 - updated Sept 2025

Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) Procedure (note that this PDF is not fully accessible and may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. See: Accessible documents).

Exemptions

PSPOs do not apply to licensed premises or registered clubs or places where the sale of intoxicating liquor has been authorised by club premises certificate, a temporary permission or premises licence.

The following are not designated public places:

  • Premises which hold a premises licence or club premises certificate authorising the sale or supply of alcohol and places within the curtilage of such places.
  • Premises at any time where a valid temporary event notice is in force, during the period when alcohol is being sold or supplied and for a period of 30 minutes thereafter.

For more information visit the Bury Licensing Policy page.