Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to agree in principle to proceed with public consultation on the potential implementation of a Public Space Protection Order to restrict or ban dogs from the Holgate Dock site.

Resolved:  That a six week consultation process with local residents and interested stakeholders be undertaken by City of York Council to determine whether to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for Holgate Dock.

Reason:     To ensure that the council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in our communities.

The Executive Member considered a report which requested that he agree, in principle, to proceed with public consultation on the potential implementation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to restrict or ban dogs from the Holgate Dock site. 

The Executive Member considered the options detailed in paragraphs 10 and 11 of the report.

The Executive Member stated that he had already received representations from dog owners as well as from staff at the local primary school and these would be considered as part of the formal consultation process.

Councillor Boyce was invited to put forward her views.  She noted that formal consultation would take place and stated that she had nothing to add at this stage.

Resolved:  That a six week consultation process with local residents and interested stakeholders be undertaken by City of York Council to determine whether to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for Holgate Dock.

Reason:     To ensure that the council actively addresses the issue of anti-social behaviour in its communities.