Issue - meetings

Public Space Protection Order Union Terrace and Clarence Gardens Consultation

This report presents to option to agree to proceed to public consultations on the potential extension of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle the problems caused by groups of people within the area bordering Union Terrace, Clarence Street Gardens and the Groves.

Additional documents:

Annex A Map, item 31 PDF 394 KB

Decision:

Resolved:

i. Approved the decision to consult with the public and partners on the extension of the PSPO which would ensure that the Council would have greater powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in these areas, including the following possible options the council could consider:

· A ban on drinking alcohol in public within the area;

· The ability to remove large groups of 3 or more people who are causing anti-social behaviour for the sites.

Reason: To consult on providing the Council with greater powers to deal with anti-social behaviour within the Union Terrace, Clarence Street Gardens and the Groves area.

Minutes:

Officers introduced the report, outlining that the This item was similar to the Public Space Protection Order for the City Centre and that they were seeking to go to consultation on a Public Space Protection Order for Union Terrace and Clarence Gardens. Officers noted that the area had had issues with anti-social behaviour and drinking. The Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities thanked officers for the report and once again encouraged everyone to engage in the consultation.