Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To review and extend the Public Spaces Protection Order under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following the statutory consultation which controls begging, drug taking and consumption of alcohol in the town centre.
The current PSPO requires review as the three-year period is due to expire on 24 December 2019. Fareham Town Centre is still experiencing begging, street drinking and taking of drugs which is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those who live, work in and visit Fareham.
RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to extend the Public Spaces Protection Order under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 for a further 3 years.
Report author: Narinder Bains
Publication date: 18/12/2019
Date of decision: 16/12/2019
Decided at meeting: 16/12/2019 - Executive
Effective from: 03/01/2020
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