Mid Sussex District Council strengthens community safety with three‑year extension of Public Spaces Protection Order for Car Cruising

Following strong public, partner, and police support, Mid Sussex District Council is extending the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Car Cruising for three more years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This decision follows strong support from residents, Sussex Police, Burgess Hill Town Council and parish councils. 

The PSPO was first introduced in 2020 and renewed in 2023, helping to reduce dangerous and disruptive correlated behaviour. In Burgess Hill, reports of problems linked to car cruising have fallen from 73 incidents between 2020 and 2023 to just 30 incidents between April 2023 and August 2025. This shows the PSPO is playing an important role in keeping public spaces safe. 

Earlier this year, the Council invited residents to share their experiences and concerns through a public consultation on car cruising. The consultation received 47 responses, with 45 in favour of extending the PSPO to help keep their neighbourhoods safe. 

Residents highlighted ongoing problems such as late-night noise, dangerous driving, large car meets and intimidating behaviour. Many also raised concerns about the impact these issues have on sleep, wellbeing, and road safety. 

Sussex Police, Burgess Hill Town Council, and parish councils have all backed the extension of the PSPO. The Order covers areas in Burgess Hill, the A2300/Jobs Lane corridor, and the Birches Industrial Estate in East Grinstead to mitigate car cruising, dangerous driving, and anti-social vehicle gatherings in these areas. 

Mid Sussex District Council remains committed to protecting local communities and ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed safely by everyone. 

For more information and to view the updated PSPO, visit Anti-Social Driving - Mid Sussex District Council.