Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to

declare:

·        any personal interests not included on the Register of

Interests

·        any prejudicial interests or

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they might have in respect of business on this agenda.

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member was asked to declare any personal, prejudicial or pecuniary interests in the business of the agenda. None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods Decision Session held on 12 October 2015.

Resolved: That the minutes of the Executive Member for Housing and Safer Neighbourhoods Decision Session held on 12 October 2015 be approved and signed by the Executive Member as a correct record.

At this point in the meeting, members of the public who have

registered their wish to speak at the meeting can do so. The

deadline for registering is at 5.00 pm on Friday 13 November 2015. Members of the public may register to speak on an item on the agenda or an issue within the Executive Member’s remit. To register to speak, please contact the Democracy Officers using the details listed below.

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It had been reported that they had been one registration to speak on item 4 – Introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Groves.

A shop owner in the Groves who was also the petition organiser spoke on behalf of the Groves Association and local residents. He highlighted the anti social behavioural issues within the Groves area and confirmed some street drinkers had verbally abused residents and local parents with children. He expressed residents concerns and confirmed they felt vulnerable walking around the area. He stated that residents strongly agreed that option 1, to introduce a PSPO in the Groves area, should be approved.

The purpose of this report is to determine whether to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Groves area, to combat the levels of anti social behaviour that is occurring.  A petition was brought to the council from local residents highlighting this issue, and it was previously agreed in April to consult with residents more widely about the possibility of introducing a PSPO.

Resolved: That option 1 be approved:

To introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Groves, and setting the amount that is charged at £100, which would be reduced to £75 if paid within the first 14 days.

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

The Executive Member considered a report that determined whether to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Groves area, to combat the levels of anti social behaviour that was occurring. 

The Executive Member noted that a petition had been brought to the council from local residents highlighting the issues in the Groves area and that in April 2015 it was agreed that officers would consult with residents more widely about the possibility of introducing a PSPO.

Officers confirmed they had gathered evidence and had invited local residents to complete a short survey. A total of 91 responses were received with 90% confirming they had seen people drinking in public in the last 12 months and 85% supported the introduction of a PSPO.

In answer to the Executive Members questions officers confirmed that the proposed charge set in terms of any Fixed Penalty Notice’s issued was a maximum limit of £100 with a reduced amount of £75 if paid within 14 days.

The Executive Member noted residents concerns and the information received from officers and agreed that option 1 would help address the anti social behaviour in the Groves area

Resolved: That option 1 be approved:

To introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) within the Groves, and setting the amount that is charged at £100, which would be reduced to £75 if paid within the first 14 days.

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

This report proposes a subtle repositioning of the accommodation services offered at Peasholme Centre as an entry point service which will align it with other CYC hostel provision (young people and statutory temporary accommodation) and is fundamental in providing a responsive service for people who are homeless. Many of these changes have taken place over the last few years but need formal recognition.

Resolved: That the Peasholme Centre be repositioned to align with other CYC hostels and provide an entry level service.

Reason: To ensure the council is able to respond effectively to emergency homelessness and continues meet its statutory responsibilities and supports the most vulnerable in society

The Executive Member considered a report that proposed a subtle repositioning of the accommodation services offered at Peasholme Centre. This would include an entry point service which would align it with other CYC hostel provision (young people and statutory temporary accommodation) and was fundamental in providing a responsive service for people who were homeless.

Officers gave an update and confirmed the proposals to reposition the Peasholme Centre would provide consistency and would ensure City of York Council had access to emergency beds in youth homeless, single homeless and statutory homeless services.

The Executive Member noted that the Peasholme Centre would no longer be used as a stepping stone service and would reduce the need for people to move several times between hostel/supported housing services.

Resolved: That the Peasholme Centre be repositioned to align with other CYC hostels and provide an entry level service.

Reason: To ensure the council is able to respond effectively to emergency homelessness and continues meet its statutory responsibilities and supports the most vulnerable in society