Purpose

The decision request will recommend the re-implementation of 5 Public Spaces Protection Orders for gating alleyways, to continue supporting communities in preventing crime and anti-social behaviour.
 

Decision

The Cabinet is RESOLVED to:  

1. Authorise the extension of the Larch Grove Public Spaces Protection Order included at Appendix A covering the area as shown in the map included at Appendix B for 3 years.
    
2. Authorise the extension of the Welland Road, Furze Ride, Laburnum Grove Public Spaces Protection Order included at Appendix C covering the area as shown in the map included at Appendix D for 3 years.
    
3. Authorise the extension of the Coneygree Road and Scott Close Public Spaces Protection Order included at Appendix E covering the area as shown in the map included at Appendix F for 3 years.
    
4. Authorise the extension of the Goodacre Public Spaces Protection Order included at Appendix G covering the area as shown in the map included at Appendix H for 3 years.
    
5. Authorise the extension of the Welland Close and Crocus Grove Public Spaces Protection Order included at Appendix I covering the area as shown in the map included at Appendix J for 3 years.
6. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy in consultation with the Director of Legal & Governance - Monitoring Officer to take all necessary steps to implement the decisions in recommendations 1-5 above.

Reasons for the decision

 To extend the orders referred to.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing and let the existing gating Public Space Protection Orders expire – this would have a detrimental impact on the quality of life for those who live in the vicinity of the gated areas, several of whom are vulnerable and have previously been victims of crime and ASB which lead to the implementation of the original gating orders. This would negatively impact the public's confidence in the council and would likely result in a rise in crime and ASB levels within the order areas and increase demand on public services.