Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for adoption of the PSPO in full, based on the results of recent public consultation, which have demonstrated strong support for each of the proposed provisions.

Resolved:

                         i.         To implement the PSPO to include all 3 proposed conditions of Street Urination & Defecation, Dog Fouling and Dog Control. This option is based on the strong public support indicated by the online consultation results.

Reason:     To improve public spaces.

The Community Safety Manager introduced the report noting that proposed introducing a PSPO on Street Urination & Defecation, Dog Fouling and Dog Control. It was confirmed that the PSPO would allow for £100 fixed penalty notices for street urination which will provide the police more consideration in how to deal with offenses.

The Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities welcomed the report and the evidence base that had been gathered to develop the PSPO. He noted that these were powers the currently had but by issuing a PSPO would allow them to regularise the use of these powers. He noted concerns raised about access to public toilet facilities and welcomed the work of Cllr Kent the Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency for improving access to public facilities.

Resolved:

                         i.         To implement the PSPO to include all 3 proposed conditions of Street Urination & Defecation, Dog Fouling and Dog Control. This option is based on the strong public support indicated by the online consultation results.

Reason:     To improve public spaces.