InformationPublic spaces protection orders (PSPOs)

• PSPOs are tools that councils can use to deal with particular nuisances or problems affecting a specified area that is or may be detrimental to the local community
• They can be used for a wide range of problems for which there is evidence of impact, and the specified area can be as small as a play park or footpath, or as large as the district as a whole
• Before a PSPO is introduced, the council must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the activities have had or are likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of local people
• The current Fixed Penalty Notice for a breach of the PSPO is £100
• The Council are required to review the Orders every three years. For any extension or variation to the Order, we are required to carry out a public consultation.

Copies of the signed legal documents can be viewed by the below links;

• PSPO 2026 ASB Order Exmouth
• PSPO 2026 Control Of Dogs - The Council will not be seeking to enforce the terms of the PSPO against aperson with a disability affecting their mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination or ability to lift, carry or move everyday objects regardless of whether they are alone or with another person pending the conclusion of the required consultation period and amendment to the PSPO.
• PSPO 2026 Seashore and Promenades

See Dog Control webpages for further details.

See Control of Anti-Social Behaviour in Exmouth webpage for further details.

The current Fixed Penalty Notice for a breach of the PSPO is £100. The Control of Dogs Order was varied in December 2024. Further information is provided on the website.