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(1)     That approval be given to the
implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order for
alcohol to enable authorised officers / constables, where satisfied
that nuisance or disorder associated with alcohol is occurring, to
require people not to consume alcohol in the area and to surrender
any alcohol in their possession.
 
(2)     That approval be given to the
implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order to
tackle nuisance caused by dog fouling making it:-
 
(a)     an offence for a person in
charge of a dog to fail to pick up the dog’s faeces forthwith
should it defecate whilst in their control;
 
(b)     an offence for a person in
charge of a dog to fail to be able to produce a receptacle to pick
up dog faeces such as a dog poo bag;
 
(c)     an offence for a person in
charge of a dog to allow a dog into an enclosed children’s
play area / sports area.
 
Registered disability assistance dogs and
their owners to be exempt from the requirements of the order.
 
(3)     That approval be given to the
implementation of a Boroughwide Public Space Protection Order to
tackle the risks associated with BBQs and fires in public spaces by
:-
 
(a)     making it an offence to have
fires / BBQs in public spaces in Sandwell and not to stop these
when requested to do so by authorised officers / constables;
 
(b)     requiring individuals to
surrender anything in their possession which an authorised officer
/ constable or has reasonable suspicion to be an article that has
been used OR is likely to be used in conjunction with these
prohibited activities.
 
(4)     That approval be given for
alcohol, dog fouling and BBQs and fires Boroughwide Public Space
Protection Orders to be implemented for a period of three years
commencing 1 March 2024;
 
(5)     That the Director Borough
Economy, or any successor position, be authorised to implement,
monitor and enforce the Public Spaces Protection Orders.