Issue - decisions

Members were asked to seek approval to consult on the renewal of the Borough’s Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).

PSPOs were designed to deal with a nuisance affecting the whole community in a defined area by imposing conditions on the use of that area. They were introduced through the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and came into effect in October 2014. Councils were responsible for making PSPOs and could do so on any public space for a maximum period of three years.

There are ten PSPOs currently in place in Broxtowe, six for the control of anti-social behaviour related to Alcohol Consumption, two for car cruising, one for dog control and the once for closure of a footpath. Private land was exempt from inclusion in a PSPO. Members were advised to fill out the consultation if they had any areas that was of concern.

RESOLVED that permission to consult be approved.

Reason

The consultation process would ultimately help inform the Council’s view as to whether the requirements under Section 59 of the Act had been fulfilled.