Help Stop Shepherd's Bush Green Being Used as a Public Toilet

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Council consults local people on extending Protection Order to keep Green clean

Residents and people who visit Shepherd's Bush Green are being asked by H&F Council if they would like to see an extension to controls introduced in 2015 to stop people using Shepherds Bush Green as a public toilet.

Three years ago the council introduced a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Shepherd's Bush Green ward, following complaints from residents about people urinating on or around the green.

The order lasted three years, and during that time 58 people have been fined. Now the council is required to consult local people on this, and is asking if they want to keep it going.

"There are two public toilets just a short distance from Shepherds Bush Green, so there’s no excuse for people to treat it disrespectfully," said Cllr Wesley Harcourt, H&F Cabinet Member for Environment.

"Residents told us they wanted us to take action, we did, and the results have been very effective. Now we’d like them to tell us if they want us to carry on with these measures, so we can keep this green space safe and pleasant for the many families and children that enjoy it."

Through the PSPO, people caught urinating or defecating on the green could be prosecuted or fined up to £100 by the council. It is enforced by police officers, neighbourhood wardens, parks police and street scene officers.

It was introduced after the council ran a month-long consultation, where 97% of respondents (67 out of 68) voted in favour of the new controls.

The council would like to renew the order for another three years and would like to hear from residents and businesses in Shepherd's Bush Green ward, as well as visitors and those in the surrounding areas whether you think we should.

To give your views, please email CSU@lbhf.gov.uk with a subject title of PSPO by this Thursday, 26 July.

July 23, 2018