Unauthorised fishing and camping Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) banning unauthorised fishing and camping is in place at Albany Reach and Ditton Reach (Thames Ditton) and Cigarette Island (East Molesey).
The PSPO applies from midnight on 21 July 2023 until midnight on 21 July 2026.
Restrictions
Between the hours of 7pm and 7am, the PSPO bans:
- overnight fishing
- camping
- activities associated with overnight fishing and camping
Restricted area
For more information on the restricted area, see the following documents:
Why the PSPO was introduced
Our open spaces adjacent to the river have been more popular than ever among picnickers, swimmers, paddleboarders and fishermen.
Albany Reach, Thames Ditton has also been popular with fishermen who often camp for an extended period without the necessary toilet or other facilities.
Their presence has resulted in reports of littering and human waste being deposited on the land.
Following consultation with residents in 2023, a PSPO is now in place.