We have a vision for 2034 that our borough is a place where:
- everyone thrives in vibrant communities;
- businesses can grow;
- residents live fulfilled lives and feel supported;
- and our environment is protected.
Working together to keep communities safe and to protect the environment – everyone has a part to play.
We work proactively (through the Community Safety Partnership) with partners such as:
- West Yorkshire Police;
- and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
This is to prevent crime and disorder order and tackle the harm caused by anti-social behaviour (ASB).
This is critical for us to be able to deliver better outcomes from communities. So where there is a chance to stop the harm before it happens, we will act first. Such action includes the use of the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs). These are made by local authorities using the provisions of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
A PSPO can prohibit certain behaviour/activity and require action to be taken in a defined area. The first PSPOs were introduced in 2012 and have been reviewed and updated a couple of times, the last being in May 2025.
We have seven PSPOs in Calderdale:
- The Moorland Fire Public Space Protection Order. This is to protect our moorland and upland areas by preventing the risk of fire.
- Five concern a person in charge of a dog(s). For example, not entering specific areas such as children's playgrounds and failing to clean up after their dog.
- The consumption of alcohol in a public place or other designated area. This allows Authorised Officers (Police and Council) to require people to stop drinking and surrender their alcohol.
As part of the renewal process, one change was agreed for the 'Dogs on Leads' PSPO:
- At Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve, dogs must now be on leads in all areas, which includes the car park.
