Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 3, 2025

Purpose: To adopt the PSPO for Banbury

Content: Resolved   (1)          That it be agreed to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order for Banbury town centre taking into consideration the outcomes of the public consultation and the feedback received from stakeholders.   (2)          That it be agreed that the basis of the order will be items below, which were included in the scope of the PSPO consulted on and the order will apply to the area set within the red border on the map as set out in the Annex to the Minutes (as set out in the Minute Book). ·         No begging within 10 metres of a cash or payment machine or begging in a manner which is aggressive or intimidating or is likely to cause someone to feel harassed, alarmed or distressed ·         No person shall consume alcohol in the restricted area (other than in residential premises or premises specified in Section 62(1) of the Act) in a manner which causes nuisance or annoyance to other persons in the locality. ·         No person shall continue to consume alcohol when directed by an officer to stop in the restricted area. ·         No person shall fail to surrender alcohol or a container for alcohol when requested to do so by an officer in the restricted area. ·         No person shall cause harassment, alarm or distress to any individual(s) by committing antisocial behaviour.  Examples may include the use of offensive or abusive language or acting in an aggressive manner.   (3)          That it be agreed the order can remain in place for up to 3 years.