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.