Buskers and street preachers have been banned from performing in Birmingham city centre for at least three years under a new council order.

Birmingham City Council have introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in a bid to tackle ‘excessive noise levels’ in some streets.

Under the new rules, people will be banned from using amplification equipment, musical instruments or other items used as instruments on the streets covered. It runs until 2028.

Anyone caught breaking the rules could face up to £1,000 fine.

The council said earlier this year that the noise created by these street performers and preachers was impacting businesses, people living in the centre and making it harder for landlords attempting to let properties.

But there were warnings Birmingham risked becoming

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