Published: Tuesday 10 November 2026
We’re asking residents, businesses and visitors for their views on plans to bring together existing controls on anti-social behaviour (ASB) with new measures to keep our borough safe under a single Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
The proposals, which cover issues ranging from nuisance vehicles and alcohol-related ASB to busking and dockless rental bike parking, come after residents responding to our Council Plan consultation told us that tackling ASB is a priority.
Some of the proposed restrictions would apply across the whole borough. Others would apply only in specific places where evidence shows a targeted approach is necessary and proportionate. Nothing is decided, and what you tell us could change where a proposed restriction applies, or mean a proposal does not go ahead.
Councillor Johnny Thalassites, lead Member for resident services, planning and enforcement, said: “Residents regularly tell us about the impact of anti-social behaviour, whether it’s bikes blocking pavements, noisy vehicles or intimidating behaviour in public spaces. We’re proposing one clear set of restrictions to make our borough safer and improve quality of life.
“Nothing is set in stone, which is why we want to hear about the issues people face, whether our proposals are right for their area and whether we’ve got the balance right.
“Please take a few minutes to have your say and help make Kensington and Chelsea a better place for everyone.”
What is a PSPO?
A PSPO is a legal order councils can introduce to tackle specific types of anti-social behaviour in public spaces. Put simply, it gives us powers to introduce local rules to tackle behaviour that is causing problems for residents and visitors.
What is being proposed?
Borough-wide proposals
- Alcohol-related anti-social behaviour: behaviour linked to drinking that causes harassment, alarm or distress, including failing to stop drinking or hand over alcohol when lawfully asked.
- Nuisance vehicles: excessive engine revving, racing, dangerous stunts and excessive noise.
- Proposals for specific areas
- Busking and street entertainment: performances that cause nuisance or obstruction, including limits on locations, times, duration and amplification.
- Wildlife feeding: deliberate feeding of pigeons and other animals in designated areas where it causes problems.
- Earl’s Court controls: existing restrictions on illegal drugs and psychoactive substances, public urination and defecation, loitering causing harassment, alarm or distress, aggressive begging, and cycling and scooters on pavements, with views sought on whether they should apply more widely.
New proposals being explored
- Dockless rental bike parking: rental bikes, e-bikes and scooters left in ways that cause unreasonable obstruction.
- Aggressive street fundraising: persistent or intimidating approaches, including following or repeatedly approaching people who have said no.
- Delivery-rider congregation and obstruction: groups or equipment blocking public spaces or causing nuisance, without restricting lawful delivery work.
- Vehicle engine idling: switching off stationary engines when lawfully asked to, unless an exemption or reasonable excuse applies.
- Illegal street trading, including ice-cream vans: unauthorised trading that causes obstruction, nuisance or other harm.
How to have your say
You can complete the survey online.
Paper copies, translations, large print and other formats are available on request by emailing [email protected].
The consultation closes on Sunday 20 December 2026.
What happens next?
We will publish a report and a “You Said, We Did” summary showing how your feedback shaped the final decision, which is expected in February 2027. If approved, the new order is planned to start on 1 April 2027.