Birkenhead Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order
We Asked
Wirral Council asked for people’s views on the proposed introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Birkenhead Town Centre and the surrounding area. Participants were whether or not they supported the introduction of a PSPO, and about their experiences of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area,
An online questionnaire was provided for residents and stakeholders to engage with. Respondents were also able to request paper copies, help completing the questionnaire, or submit additional comments via a dedicated email address.
In addition to this, community surgeries for residents of the area and the public were held on:
- Friday 8th May 2026 10:00-11:30am at Hamilton Square, Birkenhead.
- Tuesday 12th May 2026 16:00-17:30pm at The Pyramids, Birkenhead.
- Thursday 21st May 2026 14:00-15:30pm at Lidl, Oxton Road.
The survey was open between 5 May and 26 May 2026.
Birkenhead Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order | Have your say Wirral
You Said
The survey was completed by 23 people, (19 online, 4 via paper copies).
91.3% (21) supported the proposal to establish a PSPO in Birkenhead. 8.7% (2 people) were unsure.
Most participants (78.3%) had experienced ASB in Birkenhead in the last 12 months, and the most common types of ASB experienced were the riding of bikes and scooters on paved areas and groups gathering.
We Did
Following the consultation, a new three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Birkenhead town centre was approved on 12 June 2026, and will come into effect shortly.
