Public Spaces Protection Orders

Closes 16 Oct 2026

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Fire setting in restricted areas

The current Parks PSPO creates the following offences: 

Any person in a public place within the Restricted Area shall be in breach of this Order if they, at any time, on any land in the restricted area: 

  • creates, prepares, lights, is in control of or participates in the use of or enjoyment of a fire or barbecue that is not within a marked designated area, 
  • lights a firework or any other thing likely to cause a fire, 
  • releases a lighted sky lantern into the atmosphere, unless: 
  • they have a reasonable excuse for doing so.  

The penalty for breaching a PSPO can be dealt with through a fixed penalty notice or prosecution in the Magistrates Court. 

More information can be found on Oxford City Council’s website here. 

1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Please indicate the strength of your agreement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree). 
2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements about fire setting in restricted areas? 

Please indicate the strength of your agreement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree). 
3. The existing PSPO covers 40 nature reserves and parks. Do you think all green spaces in your neighbourhood including recreation grounds and football pitches should be included?