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Renewal of the Tower Hamlets Responsible Drinking Borough Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) 2026-2029


Tower Hamlets Council is consulting on the proposed renewal of its borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. We are seeking views from residents, businesses and visitors on whether the PSPO should continue beyond October 2026. Have your say by completing the consultation questionnaire.

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Tell us what you think
Tell us what you think

Tell us what you think

11 September 2026 23:00 - 2 October 2026 22:59

Poll

1Are you aware of the current Responsible Drinking Borough PSPO (max. 2)

2What is your connection to Tower Hamlets? (Select all that apply) (max. 7)

3Have you witnessed alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in Tower Hamlets within the last 12 months?

4What types of alcohol-related anti-social behaviour have you experienced or witnessed? (Select all that apply)

5To what extent do you believe alcohol-related anti-social behaviour affects the quality of life in Tower Hamlets?

6Do you think the current PSPO has helped reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour?

7How effective do you think the current PSPO has been?

8Do you support renewing the Responsible Drinking Borough PSPO for a further three years?

9Do you believe that alcohol-related anti-social behaviour is likely to continue if the PSPO is not renewed?

10Do you think the existing PSPO restrictions are proportionate and appropriate?

11Do you believe renewing the PSPO would make public spaces feel safer?

12Have you ever avoided any public areas in Tower Hamlets because of alcohol-related anti-social behaviour?

13If you are a business owner or employee, has alcohol-related anti-social behaviour affected your business?

14If you represent a community, housing, health, police or voluntary sector organisation, do you support renewal of the PSPO?