Public Space Protection Orders renewed in Kirklees towns
We have released reviewed and updated Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) across Kirklees following a public consultation which took place in 2024. The PSPOs will be implemented in Batley, Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite as well as PSPOs which cover the whole district.
PSPOs are used by Local Authorities as a tool to tackle low-level anti-social behaviour that can have a negative impact on local businesses and the quality of life of communities.
Councillor Amanda Pinnock, Cabinet Member for Communities and Environment, said:
“As a council we are committed to making sure our public spaces are safe and pleasant for everyone to enjoy. Public Space Protection Orders help us tackle behaviours that can ruin the experience of visiting our towns and public spaces.
“They help us to keep our town centres clean from litter and dog foul. PSPO’s can also contribute to areas feeling safer by restricting street drinking and allowing us to remove individuals that are presenting intimidating behaviour such as catcalling or loitering with intent.
“They also help protect our wildlife by preventing the risks of fire caused by unauthorised BBQs or sky lanterns.
“Feedback from the consultation was overwhelmingly in support of these new orders and I would like to thank everyone that took the time to have their say in the consultation.
“We will continue to work with our partners over at West Yorkshire Police and Huddersfield Bid, among others, to ensure these new PSPOs are effective in helping our local communities to thrive.”
We will implement the PSPOs by working closely with local partners including West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire Service, landowners, Yorkshire Water and the National Trust, and community organisations such as Huddersfield Bid and Change Grow Live.
The reviewed and updated PSPOs were introduced in August 2025 and cover a number of issues from the prevention of fires and BBQs on public land and moorland, to street drinking and people leaving dog mess.
See the full list of Public Space Protection orders by area on our website.