Decision details

To approve a 3 week consultation period to ask local residents, businesses and agencies their opinions on a Public Spaces Protection Order.

To prevent anti-social behaviour caused by car cruising and associated activities in the areas shown at Appendix 2 which has a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality.

To ensure the level of FPN is appropriate to the offending involved and to keep the time for payment of FPNs under this legislation in line with the council’s current processes and procedures for the payment of FPNs.

Portfolio holder could not approve the consultation however consultation is required to be able to impose a PSPO, there have been numerous complaints and police involvement. It is felt that the PSPO is the best way to prevent further issues with car cruising. Portfolio holder could approve a consultation for a different period of time however it is felt that the issue is ongoing and a three week consultation is adequate for the local community to comment on the proposed PSPO and allow the Council to act promptly in addressing the behaviour.