Decision details

to consider the introduction of a public space protection order in the Borough

1. To commence a non-statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order, applying to the Hemel Hempstead Town Centre, Old Town and Water Gardens area as shown on the plan at Appendix A to the Cabinet report, to prohibit/regulate the following activities:

(a)   Behave in a way that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any other person

(b)   Use, possess or supply to another person any intoxicating substance.

(c)   Continue to consume alcohol when required to stop doing so by any authorised officer

(d)   Create or reside in a street encampment

(e)   sit on the ground in a public place, street, highway or passage in a manner to be perceived that you are inviting people to give you money.

(f)     Spit (including discharge of chewing gum), urinate or defecate in a public place.

(g)   Cycle or skateboard.

(h)   Feeding birds/wildfowl in the water gardens area

2.  To report the outcomes of the consultation to Strategic  Planning and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Cabinet to decide whether to progress with the PSPO and specifically what to include within the PSPO.