The order, which came into effect on Portswood High Street at 3.04pm on Wednesday, grants police enhanced powers. The order permits officers to instruct individuals to vacate the area and remain away for a specified duration, allowing police to address incidents more effectively. A map of the area where the dispersal order is in force. "Portswood High Street has been the subject of ongoing reports relating to excessive begging, street drinking, drug-related activity and other behaviour that causes nuisance, alarm and distress. "The introduction of this dispersal order provides officers with additional powers to tackle these issues and prevent further incidents.