9 December 2025

Royal Borough to consult on proposals to tackle ticket touting and unauthorised selling in Ascot

Police and community wardens could be given new powers to tackle ticket touting in Ascot following proposals from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

The consultation proposes creating a new Public Space Protection Order, a common tool used to tackle antisocial behaviour, on Ascot High Street and Station Hill to help protect the area for residents and visitors during Royal Ascot.

If introduced, it would give police officers and community wardens the power to challenge  anyone ticket touting or unauthorised selling, and even issue a fixed penalty notice of £100. 

The consultation runs until Wednesday 21 January and asks residents whether they agree with the proposal, as well as helping the council to understand more about anti-social behaviour in the borough.

A council spokesperson, said: “By setting clear expectations and giving officers the means to act quickly, we’ll deter nuisance activity and support residents, visitors and local businesses. This is a fair, common‑sense measure that backs those who play by the rules.”

More information is available on RBWM Together, with printed copies of the consultation documents available at all libraries.