Variation to PSPO for Cycling
*This consultation has now closed. We would like to thank everyone who participated. A summary of the responses has been published as Appendix D- Summary of responses to PSPO consultation. The council has considered all the responses received in the consultation and the decision was taken to be made at Cabinet on 29 January 2025.
Cabinet approved the variation of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, Public Space Protection Order (cycling in pedestrianised areas) 2024 in Maidenhead to prohibit cycling in Maidenhead between the hours of 10am and 5pm for a period of 12 months and to make no changes to Windsor PSPO.
They also delegated to the Assistant Director of Housing and Public Protection to review the PSPOs in 12 months and undergo a further consultation should a further variation be required.
Overview
We are consulting to change an existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). PSPOs create legal powers to help authorities address specific anti-social behaviour issues in an area that are having a detrimental effect on the quality of life for those in the local community.
Consultation: Cycling in pedestrianised zones in Windsor and Maidenhead
Earlier this year, we extended the PSPO prohibiting cycling at Peascod Street, Windsor and High Street, Maidenhead for a further three years. The PSPO currently prohibits cycling 24/7 at both locations. During the public consultation around this PSPO, we received some valuable feedback suggesting that a more balanced approach would be beneficial.
Based on this feedback, we launched a follow-up consultation asking residents whether they agree with a separate proposal to amend the PSPO to apply only during the hours of 10am to 5pm. This has the potential to help promote active travel while continuing to promote safer cycling.
This PSPO relates specifically to parts of Peascod Street, Windsor and parts of High Street, Maidenhead. You can see maps with the defined areas on the existing order in related documents.
During this consultation process, which started on 8 May, we’ve received feedback from some residents that a reference to motor vehicles in the consultation materials was unclear. We’ve therefore updated the consultation materials to clarify the existing rules and we’re extending the consultation until Friday 28 June to give everyone extra time to share their views.
Clarification: The rules for motor vehicles in these streets
Peascod Street is a pedestrian only area, but permit holders and delivery drivers may access the street between 6am and 10am, and 5pm and 8pm. Part of Maidenhead High Street is also a pedestrian only area, with slightly different restrictions. Deliveries are permitted before 10am and after 5pm, and certain permit holders have access during the day.
Despite the very subtle differences, for both streets the daytime traffic exclusions apply from the hours of 10am to 5pm.
The current proposal for both streets in the consultation is for cycling to be permitted in these streets outside the hours of 10am to 5pm. Cycling would be permitted overnight on Peascod Street, where motor traffic is not. And unlike motor vehicles, cyclists would not be restricted to people making deliveries.
Consultation: How to have your say
We encourage our residents to state whether they agree or disagree with the proposal, to offer any further comments or suggestions, and share experiences of any other anti-social behaviour issues in public spaces. If you have specific feedback on either location, please provide this in the open text box. Your feedback will be analysed and shared with all councillors to help inform future discussions and decisions concerning the PSPOs.
Please view a draft copy of the order on the right-hand side and fill out our survey below to have your say. This consultation has been extended until Friday 28 June.
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