Issue - meetings

1.    That the consultation on the establishment of alcohol related Public Spaces Protection Orders for the areas previously covered as outline in section 2 be agreed.

2.    To report the outcomes of the consultation to Cabinet to decide to whether to reinstate the PSPO.

Decision

1. That the consultation on the establishment of alcohol related Public Spaces Protection Orders for the areas previously covered as outline in section 2 be agreed.

2. To report the outcomes of the consultation to Cabinet to decide to whether to reinstate the PSPO.

Corporate objectives

Safe and Clean Environment - Maintain a clean and safe environment

Deputy Monitoring Officer

Section 59 of the 2014 Act gives local authorities the powers to create PSPOs to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Further to section 72 of the 2014 Act, local authorities must consult formally through the Chief Officer of Police and the local policing body.  The recommendations in this report comply with the requirements of the 2014 Act.

Deputy S.151 Officer

No additional comments to add to this report.

Advice

Councillor Williams introduced the report to members. The borough currently has a number of alcohol related public space protection orders in place, these are soon expiring and so Cabinet are being asked to agree to a consultation on new orders.

Councillor Elliot asked how widely these orders will be advertised.

Councillor Williams said signage would be in place to indicate the area was covered by a PSPO. Their purpose is to control anti-social behaviour of street drinking and they are not designed to be a punishment and would be taking a sensible approach in applying.

M Brookes confirmed a proportional approach will be taken on any enforcement action and it would be clear what areas are covered by a PSPO.

Councillor Griffiths said these have been in place for the last three years and can’t see any reason why they shouldn’t be reviewed.

Recommendations agreed.