Extension of Alcohol related PSPOs
We are looking to extend the Borough of Dacorum Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Places for another three years. The areas covered are Hemel Hempstead Town Centre, Gadebridge Park, Old Town, Randall Park, Berkhamsted and Northchurch, Bovingdon, Boxmoor, Evans Wharf, Frogmore End and Durrants Hill.
We are inviting residents and interested parties to have their say on the proposed extension, which will continue to give us the ability to consistently tackle alcohol consumption in the public places, which can have a detrimental effect in the areas mentioned above.
This is your opportunity to have your say in support of or against the extension proposals.
Why are we doing this?
Dacorum Borough Council currently operates a number of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). The purpose of these PSPOs is to control a number of issues and problem behaviours within certain places. This current PSPO is due to expire on 11th April 2027, and the Council is now considering whether to renew the PSPO, for a further three years. The current PSPO can be viewed here in the documents section.
We are inviting residents and members of the public to have their say on the proposed extension, which gives the Council (or Police) the power to tackle problem behaviours prohibited by the PSPO.
Why is a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the consumption of alcohol in public places required? PSPOs are aimed at ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed by all, free from anti-social behaviours. They are not about stopping the responsible use of public spaces - but they do provide councils with a tool to tackle persistent issues that are damaging their communities.
The vast majority access Dacorum and the mentioned areas responsibly. However, the council continues to receive complaints about certain negative behaviours or activities in the area. In response to this, the Council is launching a consultation to ask residents their opinions on the current PSPO’s and their feelings on extending these. The feedback from the consultation will help to shape and inform the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Spaces Public Spaces Protection order (PSPO).
The existing prohibitions have been designed to be as simple as possible, giving clarity and outlining expectations of persons accessing the Hemel Hempstead Town Centre.
What is proposed:
It is proposed to consult on whether this order is to be extended.
How you can find out more and give your comments
Visit Public spaces protection orders for further information or contact licensing@dacorum.gov.uk if you have any questions.
What happens next?
Once the consultation ends on Tuesday 8th September 2026, we will consider all the responses received and prepare a report.
The consultation will help us reach a decision about whether to extend this Order for a further three years.
The report will be published on our website.