Purpose

This report recommends introducing a PSPO to
reduce anti-social behaviour related to certain behaviours along
the Thames Path. It is proposed that this Order remains in force
for a period of three years.

Decision

That the Cabinet Member for
Social Inclusion and Community Safety:
 
1.   
Approves the introduction of a PSPO for prohibiting
the use of e-bikes, e-scooters and other
electronic vehicles along the pedestrianised parts of the Thames
Path for a period of 3 years (July 2023 to July 2026).
 
2.   
Delegates authority to sign the PSPO to the
Assistant Director of Community Safety, Resilience and
CCTV.
 

Reasons for the decision

The proposed order is being recommended
following a public consultation exercise which received 1,233
responses. The findings of the public consultation can be found in
Appendix 3. The findings of the public consultation found that
70.8% of respondents felt that vehicles are being ridden
irresponsibly down the Thames Path which decreases safety. Making
the decision to implement the PSPO will give the council’s
Law Enforcement Officers, and other authorized enforcement
officers, tools to combat this.

Alternative options considered

In summary the options are:

·      
Option 1 – A PSPO is introduced prohibiting the use of
e-bikes, e-scooters and other electronic
vehicles on the pedestrianised parts of the Thames Path
(RECOMMENDED OPTION). 

·      
Option 2 – A PSPO is introduced with the original proposed
prohibitions (NOT RECOMMENDED).

·      
Option 3 – Not to introduce a PSPO (NOT RECOMMENDED).
 
A full analysis of the options can be found in
the report.