Decision details

Purpose of Report: To request permission to consult on the reintroduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the City Centre prohibiting the consumption of alcohol when it is linked to anti-social behaviour.

The Executive Member will be asked to agree that the Council will undertake a 4 week consultation process with local residents and interested stakeholders to determine whether to introduce a PSPO for the City Centre.

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.