Purpose

To review and extend the Public Spaces Protection Order under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following the statutory consultation, which controls begging, drug taking and consumption of alcohol in the town centre.

The current PSPO requires review as the statutory three-year period is due to expire on 24 December 2025.  Fareham Town Centre has reduced begging, street drinking and the taking of drugs, however this Order enables enforcement action to be taken when incidents are having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those who live, work in and visit Fareham.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  agrees to extend the current Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 for a further 3 years;

(b)  notes the intention to review and update the signage within the PSPO area; and

(c)  Delegates any future minor amendments to the Town Centre PSPO to the Director of Housing and Health in consultation with the Executive Member for Health and Public Protection.