Purpose

Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and
Policing Act 2014 the Council has the power to create a Public
Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Two PSPOS are requested for the
City of Bath and Midsomer Norton High Street. These PSPOs would be
deployed by the Police and ensure that powers to confiscate alcohol
from a minority of problematic people continue beyond September
2024 when the current Orders will expire. The renewed orders will
last for 3 years until 17th September 2027.

Decision

(1) 
In the light of the outcome of the consultation, and consideration
of the legislative criteria for adopting Public Spaces Protection
Orders (PSPOs), to make the Bath City Order and Midsomer Norton
Order as set out in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 of the report.
 
(2) 
To request the Head of Legal Services, or an authorised signatory
on their behalf, to sign and seal the Bath City Order and the
Midsomer Norton Order.
 
(3) 
To request the Head of Corporate Office to undertake publicity
relating to any agreed Order.
 
(4) 
To request the Community Safety Partnership to receive regular
monitoring reports on the impact of the PSPOs, including equality
impacts, and updates on support and treatment available for people
who misuse alcohol, including street drinkers.
 
(5) 
To thank those who were involved in the consultation process and
publicise the outcomes of the consultation.
 
(6) 
To agree that the decisions for future PSPO Order Renewals for Bath
City and Midsomer Norton should be dealt with as single member
decisions.