Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation

Consultation and results to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety in Woking town centre.

The consultation lasted for 6 and a half weeks from:

  • Wednesday 11 March 2026 (start date)
  • Sunday 26 April 2026 (closing date)

This consultation is closed and recommendations have been agreed.

View the consultation outcome and decisions

About the consultation

We asked for views on antisocial behaviour in Woking town centre.

The feedback helped us decide whether a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) could improve safety and protect the community.

What PSPOs do

A PSPO would let us restrict or ban specific behaviour in public places. 

It is used when behaviour is causing ongoing nuisance, harm or a negative impact on people’s quality of life.

Why we ran the consultation

Surrey Police and local partners reported continued antisocial behaviour in the town centre. This included:

  • alcohol‑related intimidation
  • threatening or disruptive group behaviour
  • using face coverings to cause fear or hide identity

Because of this, Surrey Police asked us to consider adopting a new PSPO to make the town centre a safe and welcoming place for everyone.