Purpose

Approval of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Wigan and Leigh Town Centres under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The proposed Order seeks to continue existing restrictions and introduce additional measures to address anti-social behaviour, including intimidation, alcohol and substance-related nuisance, obstruction, begging, drug-related litter, public urination and defecation, anti-social use of cycles and e-scooters, and bird feeding.

Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Police, Crime and Civil Contingencies:

1. agrees that the existing Public Spaces Protection Orders for Wigan and Leigh Town Centres be allowed to expire;
2. approves the making of a new Public Spaces Protection Order for Wigan and Leigh Town Centres pursuant to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 on the terms described in the report, including but not limited to:

(i) the prohibitions contained within section 7 and

(ii) the extension of the boundaries in Leigh Town Centre as shown on the plans at Appendices A and B of the report;

1. authorises the Director of Resident Services, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to take all decisions necessary to facilitate the making of the new Public Spaces Protection Order; and
2. authorises the Chief Legal Officer to enter into any agreements or documents on behalf of the Council necessary to facilitate the above.