Issue - meetings

A report seeking authorisation to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO), as set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Officer: Rob Dalby

(1) That a consultation process for the introduction of Public Space Protection Orders be undertaken.

(2) That, following the completion of the consultation exercise, authority be delegated to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Assistant Director (Legal, Governance and Monitoring), to introduce Public Space Protection Orders in accordance with the regulations as set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Cabinet gave consideration to a report which sought authorisation to introduce Public Space Protection Orders, as defined in the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2004, and for authorisation for future orders to be defined within a schedule of delegated authority. The report explained that the new Public Space Protection Orders proposed would (i) extend controls of street drinking to cover the route of the ale trail, (ii) extend current Dog Control Orders, (iii) allow for easier action to be taken in instances of public urination and (iv) put controls on nuisance caused by amplified busking. It advised that failure to abide by the Order's would result in the issuing of Fixed Penalty of £100 (with an early repayment reduction of £60). Cabinet noted the legal and financial implications of the scheme, as set out in paragraph 3 of the report.   

RESOLVED -

(1) That a consultation process for the introduction of Public Space Protection Orders be undertaken.

(2) That, following the completion of the consultation exercise, authority be delegated to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Assistant Director (Legal, Governance and Monitoring), to introduce Public Space Protection Orders in accordance with the regulations as set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.