Your Voice Matters… consultation launched on a Public Space Protection Order in Rushden
Community safety09 November 2026
North Northamptonshire Council has launched a consultation on measures to reduce anti-social behaviour in Rushden.
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) are designed to help tackle anti-social behaviour and protect those who live, work and visit town centres. The Orders allow a council to impose restrictions within a defined area.
In Rushden, the PSPO for the town centre was introduced in March 2024, now the council are looking to renew the PSPO for a further three years.
The Order currently prohibits a wide range of anti-social behaviour including alcohol consumption, begging and rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour.
PSPOs are vital tools which provide the council with more powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and it’s so important that any PSPO is suitable for the area that it covers. In this case, that is Rushden town centre - a place we want those visiting to feel safe and welcome.Cllr Greg Wilcox, the council’s Executive Member for Communities and Rural Affairs
This consultation is a key opportunity for residents, business owners and stakeholders to have their say on the current PSPO and whether we should renew it for a further three years.
The consultation can be accessed via the council’s consultation hub and is open until 6 December 2026.
You can also respond via email to [email protected] or post Safer Communities Team, North Northamptonshire Council, 1st Floor, Deene House, New Post Office Square, Corby. Northants. NN17 1GD.