Issue - meetings

[To seek approval for Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to replace the current Gating Orders following a change in tools and powers introduced in the Anti-social Behaviour, Police and Crime Act 2014.]

1. That the review findings in relation to the existing Gating Orders be noted.

2. That the recommendations to convert existing Gating Orders to Public Spaces Protection Orders, subject to the mandatory six week legal challenge period allowed, be approved.

Councillor Steve Evans presented the Review of current Gating Orders prior to transition to Public Spaces Protection Orders report and sought approval for the conversion of existing Gating Orders to Public Spaces Protection Orders, subject to the mandatory six week legal challenge period. This was following a change in tools and powers that had been introduced in the Anti-social Behaviour, Police and Crime Act 2014 and a recent review of the existing Gating Orders, the findings of which were detailed in the report.

Resolved:

1. That the review findings in relation to the existing Gating Orders be noted.

2. That the recommendations to convert existing Gating Orders to Public Spaces Protection Orders, subject to the mandatory six week legal challenge period allowed, be approved.