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, 19 May 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. Consultation Outcome - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the City Walls
Resolved: That Option 1 be approved – The introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the city walls, to include:
· Seizing alcohol where it is associated with anti-social behaviour that is impacting on the quality of life for people in that area.
· Setting the amount of any Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) at £100, which would be reduced to £75 if paid within the first 14 days.
· Delegated authority for the Director of Environment, Transport and Planning to sign the PSPO on behalf of the Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods in conjunction with Legal Services.
Reason: To ensure that the council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in our communities.
5. Consultation Outcome - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Union Terrace and Clarence Gardens
Resolved: That Option 1 be approved – The introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Union Terrace and Clarence Gardens area, to include:
· Seizing alcohol where it is associated with anti-social behaviour (ASB) that is impacting on the quality of life for people in that area.
· The ability to disperse large groups of 3 or more people who are causing ASB.
· Extending the area covered to include the area bordered by the railway line and the River Foss, including Gillygate and a section of Bootham.
· Setting the amount of any Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) at £100, which would be reduced to £75 if paid within the first 14 days.
· Delegated authority for the Director of Environment, Transport and Planning to sign the PSPO on behalf of the Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods in conjunction with Legal Services.
Reason: To ensure that the council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in our communities.