A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPOs) comes into force on 1 July that prevents people lighting fires, including BBQs, fireworks, lanterns, and campfires, in many public areas across Dorset.
Dorset Councillors have approved eight new Public Spaces Protection Orders for 2022. The new orders will replace the existing orders for West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland.
Dorset Police is working together with Dorset Council and other partner agencies to continue to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Weymouth town centre.
Councillors on Dorset Council’s Cabinet have discussed recommendations at its meeting on 6 April and have agreed to continue looking at the orders for the banning of disposable BBQs on Dorset land in high fire risk areas across Dorset. These will come into force at a later date.
In order to tackle some of the more anti-social behaviours seen across the county last summer, Dorset Council has announced robust plans to help manage visitors this coming summer season.
