Live consultations
Consultation on the Renewal of the Public Space Protection Order - Highway Vehicle Sales
In 2022 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to address problems with commercial vehicle sales on the public highway. Evidence has shown a persistent problem with vehicles being exposed for sale in prominent positions in the Borough.
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The order prohibited exhibiting any vehicle for sale for commercial purposes on:
- Category A and B roads in Nuneaton and Bedworth
- The first 15 metres of certain C and D roads are also included where they form a junction with A or B roads
- Service roads are also included
- Domestic vehicle sales in the vicinity of the sellers home are outside the scope of the order.
The 2022 - 2025 Order can be viewed here:
Any breach of the order is a criminal offence with a maximum fine of £1000. A fixed penalty notice of £100 may also be issued in respect of any offences committed.
We would like to know from residents and key stakeholders if they support the renewal of the Council’s existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) – Highway Vehicle Sales for a further three years. It is intended that the prohibitions remain the same as the 2022-2025 PSPO.
Since the order was introduced in 2022 the Council has received 21 complaints about vehicles in breach of the order.
A consultation is now live for residents to provide their views and feedback to help establish whether the proposed PSPO is the right action to take to help prevent commercial highway vehicle sales in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s area. The consultation will run for three weeks until 5pm on 6th May 2025. All feedback received will be considered before a final decision is made.
Overview of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO)
The Anti-Social Behaviour, Police and Crime Act 2014 introduced new powers on 20 October 2014 for dealing with local neighbourhood issues.
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) were introduced as one of the tools and can be used to protect the public from behaviour that is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality and is persistent and unreasonable.