Decision Session - Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods held on Thursday, 17 February 2022. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4pm on the second working day after this meeting.
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4. Request to consult about the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order within the City Walls
Resolved:
(i) That Option 1 be agreed. To consult with local businesses, residents and interested stakeholders on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the City Walls, which would mean that the Council and the Police would have greater powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in these areas.
Reason: To ensure that the Council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in our communities.
(ii) That a further report at the end of the consultation, which makes recommendations as to whether to introduce a PSPO taking into account the responses to the consultation, be received at a future Decision Session – Executive Member for Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods.
Reason: The Council will need to have due regard to the results of the public consultation exercise and legal criteria in making a decision.
5. Request to consult about the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order at Union Terrace and Clarence Street Gardens
Resolved:
(i) That Option 1 be agreed. To consult with local businesses, residents and interested stakeholders on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Union Terrace, Union Terrace Car Park, Clarence Street and Clarence Gardens, which would ensure that the Police and the Council would have greater powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in these areas.
(ii) That a 4 week consultation process be undertaken and that the options within paragraph 10 of the report be referenced.
Reason: To ensure that the Council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in our communities.
(iii) That a further report at the end of the consultation, which makes recommendations as to whether to introduce a PSPO taking into account the responses to the consultation, be received at a future Decision Session – Executive Member for Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods.
Reason: The Council will need to have due regard to the results of the public consultation exercise and legal criteria in making a decision.