Banning the Beat? Busking Regulation Across Cities in Light of Birmingham’s 2025 Crackdown
In August 2025, Birmingham City Council introduced a sweeping Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that effectively bans all busking in key areas of the city centre until 2028. The stated aim: to reduce noise pollution and improve public wellbeing. The order prohibits the use of amplification equipment, musical instruments, or any items used as instruments…
