Published: Monday, 2nd February 2026
A young woman from Hednesford has pleaded guilty at Cannock Magistrates Court after repeatedly riding an e-scooter within an area covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
On 27 January 2026 Brooke Allport aged 19, entered a guilty plea by post in relation to offences committed in early 2025.
As a result of the guilty plea, the Magistrates imposed the following penalties: a fine of £40, a surcharge of £15 and legal costs totaling £600.
Councillor David Williams, Portfolio Leader for Community Wellbeing said: “Public Spaces Protection Orders are in place to help keep our town centres and public spaces safe for everyone, particularly older residents and those with mobility challenges. We always aim to educate people first, but where breaches continue, we will take enforcement action. This case demonstrates that persistent disregard for the rules can result in court action and financial penalties. I’d like to thank Staffordshire Police for their continued support in enforcing the PSPO across the district and remind residents that information about the rules and areas covered is available on our website.”
Inspector David Shorter, of the Cannock local policing team, said: “Public space protection orders are an important tool for us and local partners in addressing local concerns and combating the issues affecting residents and businesses.
“I would like to remind people that e-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads and pavements; they are only legal on private land with the landowner’s permission.
“We will continue to work closely with local partners to tackle issues that matter most to local people.”
PSPOs are used to protect residents and visitors from behaviour that has or is likely to have a negative impact on the quality of life. The Orders address behaviour that is persistent, continuing and unreasonable. The PSPO is in force 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details of the other activities which the PSPO prohibits - which include street drinking, anti-social use of vehicles and loitering - along with the areas across the district covered by the PSPO can be found on the Council’s website. https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/council/your-community/cannock-chase-community-partnership/public-spaces-protection-orders