Implementation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
May 8, 2024 Mayor and Cabinet (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to implement a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) addressing anti-social behaviour related to alcohol/drugs in specific wards and boroughwide issues like amplified noise, dog-related incidents, illegal encampments, and public urination, effective June 1, 2024, for three years, with regular monitoring and a £100 fixed penalty notice for breaches.
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It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:
1.
note the evidence base for the introduction of the
PSPO
approve the making of the PSPO related to anti-social
behaviour and disorder linked to the consumption of alcohol/drugs
and psychoactive substances limited to the wards set out in section
6 of the report
approve the making of the PSPO on a boroughwide basis
with regards to amplified music and speech, anti-social behaviour
in public spaces and parks that involves dog/s, illegal encampments
and public urination on land open to the air in the areas defined
in section 6 of the report and appendix 2
agree that the PSPO will come into force on 1 June 2024
and will have effect for a period of 3 years
agree that the PSPO is subject to regular monitoring and
evaluation, including after 6 months in the first
instance
agree the consequences of breach as being a Fixed Penalty
notice of £100 as an alternative to prosecution which carries
a maximum fine of £1000
delegate authority to the Executive Director for
Community Services to agree the final wording of the
order
delegate approval of signage to the Executive Director
for Community Services
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 May 2024 |