Public Space Protection Orders 2026 (Alley Gates)

Public Space Protection Orders were introduced by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and are designed to stop individuals, or groups, from committing anti-social behaviour in a public place. There are a number of Public Space Protection Orders relating to a range of issues in place in Hartlepool. In this consultation we would like to hear your views about whether one of these should be extended for a further 3 years.

Alley Gates Public Protection Order

There is currently a Public Space Protection Order in place which allows for the alley gates which have been installed in some back streets and other areas to be retained. The effect of the Order is to prohibit access to unauthorised pedestrians and vehicles to the areas enclosed by the alley gates.

Download and read the official Alley Gates Public Protection Order notice. The notice also includes the Schedule listing the specific locations where the alley gates are installed.

Giving us your views

Public Space Protection Orders last for 3 years before they must be extended or removed. The Council is proposing to extend the Public Space Protection Orders listed above for a further 3 years and would like to know if you support this extension or not. We are not proposing making any changes to the existing Orders.

Tell us what you think by completing this survey. The survey will close on Sunday 23rd August 2026.