Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet: 

1.    Considers the public consultation responses and subsequent PSPO amendments set out in the report and Appendix 1;

2.    Has regard to the contents of the Equalities Impact Assessment in Appendix 2 and;

3.    Approves the finalised Public Spaces Protection Order in Appendix 3 for publication.

Reasons for decision

The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services noted the amendments made following feedback from the public consultation on updated Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which were to add new powers to tackle car meets/street races and on the use of amplification equipment in green spaces. The Cabinet Member noted other issues raised in the consultation that would be covered by alternate powers.

Having considered the consultation responses received, along with the Equalities Impact Assessment, Cabinet agreed the updated PSPO for the next 3 years.

The Leader of the Council welcomed the value of public consultation, where feedback from residents had enabled the Council to strengthen its decision.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet noted that alternative options to manage anti-social behaviour in public spaces were limited due to available enforcement legislation.