Decision details

Purpose of report: The report is in response to the receipt of a petition raised by residents living in the vicinity in which they ask that public use of this snicket is restricted using gates in order to help reduce perceived crime and anti-social behaviour in the area. The time-frame to authorise and complete straightforward Gating Orders is in the region of 12 months, subject to current workload and funding being secured.

Members are asked to: To determine whether or not to formally proceed with a Gating Order based on the legislative requirements.

RESOLVED:             That a decision on whether to promote a gating order be deferred for 6 months in order to further review the incidence of anti social behaviour in the area and to allow time for a survey of public opinion, on the issue of snicket closure, to be undertaken.

REASON:                  To enable further investigations to be undertaken to assist the Executive Member in making a decision on the closure request.