Safeguarding Our Streets: FMO Briefing on Leicester’s New Public Spaces Team and Neighbourhood PSPO Consultation

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Safeguarding Our Streets: FMO Briefing on Leicester’s New Public Spaces Team and Neighbourhood PSPO Consultation

Ensuring that our streets, business districts, and neighbourhoods remain safe, welcoming, and family-friendly is a core priority for the Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO). For over four decades, our mission has been to advocate for the well-being of Leicestershire’s communities. It is with this commitment to civic responsibility and public safety that we share a vital update regarding new enforcement measures on our city’s streets.

Leicester City Council has officially deployed a new, dedicated Public Spaces Team tasked with tackling persistent antisocial behaviour (ASB). Initially focusing on the city centre, this team has been established to support the enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) introduced last year.

As an organisation, the FMO welcomes coordinated, proactive initiatives that protect families, reassure elderly residents, and support local traders. However, we also believe it is vital that our places of worship, institutions, and community members understand how these changes operate and, crucially, how to have a say in their expansion into residential areas.

Understanding the New Patrols

Visitors to the city centre will now see a team of six officers patrolling the streets 12 hours a day, six days a week. Identifiable by their distinctive blue protective vests, these officers possess delegated legal powers under the Crime and Policing Act 2014.

While the council has emphasized that the team’s primary role is to encourage positive behaviour change through engagement, support, and education, they do hold strict enforcement powers. Anyone found breaching the city centre PSPO rules can be issued an immediate fixed penalty notice of £100, which can rise to £1,000 if prosecution leads to a conviction.

The FMO echoes the sentiment of City Mayor Peter Soulsby that public safety must be enhanced, particularly at a time when many communities feel increasingly vulnerable. A safer city centre directly benefits everyone, from families visiting central amenities to the many professionals and business owners within our network.

The FMO Stance: Balanced Care and Community Data

While we support measures to curb antisocial behaviour, the FMO firmly advocates for a balanced approach. We urge that enforcement by the new Public Spaces Team remains closely coordinated with local outreach services. It is vital that vulnerable individuals, such as those experiencing homelessness or mental health crises, are directed toward constructive support systems rather than simply facing financial penalties.

Furthermore, the council has made it clear that this team’s daily deployment will be entirely data-driven. This means resources will be sent where the data shows they are needed most.

Therefore, we urge our community members to play an active role in safeguarding their areas. If you witness persistent antisocial behaviour or safety concerns near your places of work, home, or worship, it is vital to report them to the police (via 101) or directly to the city council. By providing this data, you ensure our neighbourhoods receive the security resources they deserve.

By FMO On 05.07.2026 In Local, National, News.

Safeguarding Our Streets: FMO Briefing on Leicester’s New Public Spaces Team and Neighbourhood PSPO Consultation

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