Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet Member for Community Safety approved the expansion of the PSPO and delegated authority to sign it to the Assistant Director of Community Safety.
summary: The decision involves expanding a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to prohibit the use of amplifiers in additional locations in the borough until 23/06/2028.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Community Safety has decided to expand a PSPO to prohibit the use of amplifiers in additional locations in the borough.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it restricts the use of amplifiers in public spaces, potentially affecting individuals or groups who rely on amplification for various reasons.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Community groups", "Performers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5171
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Proposal to extend current restrictions covered by the PSPO on the use of sound amplification equipment in public spaces across additional areas of the borough. We have received an increasing number of reports about anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance linked to the use of amplified sound (such as loudspeakers and megaphones) in additional areas in White City, Wormholt, Conningham and Shepherd's Bush
Content: Officers recommend Option 1, that the Cabinet Member Community Safety: 1. Approves the expansion of the PSPO prohibiting the use of amplifiers, to additional locations in the borough until 23/06/2028. 2. Delegates authority to sign the PSPO to the Assistant Director of Community Safety.
Date of Decision: August 7, 2026