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This report (Part 1) considers the gating of 9 alleyways in the Guildhall Ward in order to help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour associated with these alleys. The Executive Member is advised to authorise the making of 8 gating orders which would allow the installation of lockable alley gates.

[Annex 4 of this report is available in the Members Library or on request from the Democracy Officer listed on the contact details at the foot of the agenda]

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Advisory Panel advise the Executive Member to accept Option C and authorise the Director of City Strategy to instruct the Head of Civic, Democratic and Legal Services to make Gating Orders for the 8 alleys (excluding Stanley Mews), as detailed in Annex 1 of the report, in accordance with Section 129A of the Highways Act 1980, as amended.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:            In order that public rights to those alleyways which meet the requirements of S129A of the Highways Act 1980 be restricted so that crime and anti-social behaviour associated with these alleyways can be reduced.

Members considered a report, which examined the gating of 9 alleyways in the Guildhall Ward in order to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour associated with these alleyways. The alleys were situated in the following areas:

• Amber Street
• Claremont Terrace (North)
• Diamond Street/Emerald Street
• Eldon Street/Markham Street
• Fern Street
• Markham Street/Lowther Terrace
• Markham Street Markham Terrace
• Portland Street/Claremont Terrace
• Stanley Mews

Officers recommended the making of 8 Gating Orders, which would allow the installation of lockable alleygates. The inclusion of Stanley Mews was not recommended owing to cost, the narrow width of the alley and access problems.

Members conveyed the Ward Members thanks to Officers for their work in relation to these proposals.

Consideration was given to the following options:

Option A : Approve all 9 of the proposed Gating Orders. This option is not recommended.

Option B :  Do not approve any of the 9 proposed Gating Orders. This option is not recommended.

Option C : Authorise the making of Gating Orders to restrict public use of all alleys excluding Stanley Mews. This option is recommended.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Advisory Panel advise the Executive Member to accept Option C and authorise the Director of City Strategy to instruct the Head of Civic, Democratic and Legal Services to make Gating Orders for the 8 alleys (excluding Stanley Mews), as detailed in Annex 1 of the report, in accordance with Section 129A of the Highways Act 1980, as amended. ^1.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:            In order that public rights to those alleyways which meet the requirements of S129A of the Highways Act 1980 be restricted so that crime and anti-social behaviour associated with these alleyways can be reduced.