You can’t do that there ’ere
Some of the things which have been banned under Public Spaces Protection Orders, according to a report by the Manifesto Club:
Kettering More than four people standing within vicinity of a motor vehicle.
Guildford Shouting.
Hillingdon Gathering in groups of more than two unless waiting for a bus.
Blackpool Engaging in card tricks.

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