Decision details

a)    delegated authority be granted to the Interim Director of Place and Communities to carry out the necessary consultation and notification of the proposed extension and variation of the existing PSPO prior to its expiration on 30 September, 2018;

b)    approval be given to an evidence gathering exercise being undertaken in respect of car cruising activities in areas of the District not covered by the existing PSPO.  On the basis that sufficient evidence is gathered, the Interim Director of Place and Communities be authorised to carry out the necessary consultation and notification for the variation of the existing PSPO;

c)    any responses arising from the recommendations as outlined in (a) and (b) above, shall be considered by the Interim Director of Place and Communities and reported to Council as appropriate.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

1.    In line with Section 60, Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, a PSPO may not have effect for a period of more than 3 years unless extended.  The existing PSPO enacted 1 October, 2015 relating to a number of dog related issues, alcohol and urinating will therefore expire on 30 September, 2018 unless the PSPO is extended.  Extending the PSPO ensures that the Council and Police can take suitable action including Fixed Penalty Notices for these types of issues.  In addition, evidence has been gathered to support appropriate variation of the PSPO, as detailed within the main body of the report.

2.    In line with Section 59, Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 there must be evidence to support the need for a PSPO including variation.  The report submitted to Cabinet on 30 November 2017 identified and evidenced the issue of car cruising taking place at Junction 27 of the M1 and immediate vicinity.  If evidence becomes available, particularly if there is displacement of car cruising to other areas of the district, the Interim Director of Place and Communities will be in a position to expedite the process and carry out the necessary consultation and notification before reporting back to Full Council (as appropriate).