Implementation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

May 8, 2024 Mayor and Cabinet (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to implement a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) addressing anti-social behaviour related to alcohol/drugs in specific wards and boroughwide issues like amplified noise, dog-related incidents, illegal encampments, and public urination, effective June 1, 2024, for three years, with regular monitoring and a £100 fixed penalty notice for breaches.

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It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:
 
1.   
note the evidence base for the introduction of the
PSPO
 

approve the making of the PSPO related to anti-social
behaviour and disorder linked to the consumption of alcohol/drugs
and psychoactive substances limited to the wards set out in section
6 of the report

 

approve the making of the PSPO on a boroughwide basis
with regards to amplified music and speech, anti-social behaviour
in public spaces and parks that involves dog/s, illegal encampments
and public urination on land open to the air in the areas defined
in section 6 of the report and appendix 2

 

agree that the PSPO will come into force on 1 June 2024
and will have effect for a period of 3 years

 

agree that the PSPO is subject to regular monitoring and
evaluation, including after 6 months in the first
instance

 

agree the consequences of breach as being a Fixed Penalty
notice of £100 as an alternative to prosecution which carries
a maximum fine of £1000

 

delegate authority to the Executive Director for
Community Services to agree the final wording of the
order

 

delegate approval of signage to the Executive Director
for Community Services

 

Supporting Documents

PSPO Mayor Cabinet report - FINAL.pdf
PSPO Appendix 4 - Review of current ASB powers.pdf
PSPO Appendix 6 - Supplementary evidence pack drugs and alcohol.pdf
PSPO Appendix 7 - PSPO MOU Police and Council.pdf
PSPO Appendix 5 - PSPO Evidence Pack 2 - all measures.pdf
PSPO Appendix 8 - PSPO Equality Analysis Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 May 2024