Decision details

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:

1.    note the evidence base for the introduction of the PSPO

2. approve the making of the PSPO related to anti-social behaviour and disorder linked to the consumption of alcohol/drugs and psychoactive substances limited to the wards set out in section 6 of the report

3. approve the making of the PSPO on a boroughwide basis with regards to amplified music and speech, anti-social behaviour in public spaces and parks that involves dog/s, illegal encampments and public urination on land open to the air in the areas defined in section 6 of the report and appendix 2

4. agree that the PSPO will come into force on 1 June 2024 and will have effect for a period of 3 years

5. agree that the PSPO is subject to regular monitoring and evaluation, including after 6 months in the first instance

6. agree the consequences of breach as being a Fixed Penalty notice of £100 as an alternative to prosecution which carries a maximum fine of £1000

7. delegate authority to the Executive Director for Community Services to agree the final wording of the order

8. delegate approval of signage to the Executive Director for Community Services