Bentley Bridge PSPO Consultation Today..

Wednesfield Police and City of Wolverhampton Council are holding a drop-in engagement session today, Tuesday, 3 February 2026, at 18:00 - 20:00

. Officers and council staff will be available to discuss the proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the retail and leisure park.

Event Details

Location:

Tim Hortons

, Bentley Bridge Retail Park, Wednesfield, WV11 1BP.

Purpose: To gather resident and visitor feedback on plans to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area.

Key Proposal Features:

Dispersal Powers: Ability to ask groups of three or more to leave if they are suspected of causing a nuisance.
Face Coverings: Power to request the removal of face coverings where there is no reasonable excuse (medical or religious).
Targeted Area: Specifically designed to address youth-related ASB while ensuring the park remains welcoming for shoppers.

Can't attend in person?

If you cannot make today's session, you can still participate in the formal consultation online.

Closing Date: The consultation remains open until 11:59 pm on 26 February 2026.

Online Survey: Submit your views via the City of Wolverhampton Council Consultation Hub.

Regards

Ian

Message Sent By
Ian Kerrigan 30536
(West Midlands Police - Wolverhampton, PCSO, Wolverhampton - Wednesfield & Heath Town)