West Kirby Public Spaces Protection Order

We Asked

Prior to the existing PSPO expiring, Wirral Council is proposed a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering large parts of West Kirby and some parts of Hoylake. The areas were selected with the aim of reducing the risk of ASB in those areas, to keep residents and other members of the public safe. We asked the public if they supported or opposed the proposed PSPO and why, as well as their experiences with ASB.

You Said

284 people engaged in the survey with 283 responses coming through the online portal and 1 paper copy. 90.8% of respondents supported the proposed PSPO whilst 6.7% opposed it. 77.7% of respondents stated that they had experienced ASB in the proposed PSPO area in the past 12 months with; 94.5% citing groups of four or more people and 84.0% face coverings (this does not include religious or medical face coverings). Reasons for respondents supporting or opposing the proposed PSPO can be found in the full report.

We Did

The results of the survey were used to inform recommendations compiled by the Wirral Council ASB Team on the implementation of the PSPO. With the support of Merseyside Police, the proposed PSPO for West Kirby has been approved for implementation.

Link to consultation page