(1)A public spaces protection order may not have effect for a period of more than 3 years, unless extended under this section.
(2)Before the time when a public spaces protection order is due to expire, the local authority that made the order may extend the period for which it has effect if satisfied on reasonable grounds that doing so is necessary to prevent—
(a)occurrence or recurrence after that time of the activities identified in the order, or
(b)an increase in the frequency or seriousness of those activities after that time.
(3)An extension under this section—
(a)may not be for a period of more than 3 years;
(b)must be published in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)A public spaces protection order may be extended under this section more than once.