PSPOs give the police and local authority additional powers to deal with antisocial behaviour or activities which are negatively affecting a community. 

A continuation of an existing protection order is also proposed which prohibits overnight camping on Goring Greensward - one of the town’s treasured community green spaces. In recent years there has been a spate of visitors pitching their tents or sleeping overnight in vehicles on the greensward, rather than using one of several designated campsites nearby. 

Reducing antisocial behaviour is one of the strategic priorities in the new Adur and Worthing Safer Communities Partnership Strategy (2021-2024), which has been developed by the Adur and Worthing Safer Communities Partnership. 

Cllr Sean McDonald, Worthing’s Executive Member for Health & Wellbeing, said: “These planned measures are part of a wider programme of work to clamp down on anti-social behaviour across the borough and make our town a safe place to live, visit and work.

“Sadly, a small number of people behave in a way that has a negative impact on our community.” 

The consultation is available to view on the council’s website:  

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/safer-communities/pspo/