Don't fly a drone or take a bush poo in Richmond unless you've got £100 to spare (opens original article in a new tab)

Richmond Council is extending PSPOs to 2029, increasing fines for violations to £100, and restricting activities like drone flights and public defecation.

• Richmond Council is extending Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) until 2029 to tackle antisocial behaviour and dog control issues.
• Fines for PSPO violations will increase from £80 to £100, with a reduced rate of £75 if paid within 10 days.
• Activities restricted by PSPOs include flying drones, defecating in public, smoking in parks, and feeding animals in ways that cause nuisance.