Decision details

Decision for Coastal & Beach Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) renewal to 2027

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The current PSPO has helped protect our coastline and beaches through one code of conduct which replaced all previous beach byelaws. The PSPO was adopted and came into force on 1 April 2021. The introduction of the new PSPO has created a safer beach environment for all to enjoy, through deterring crime, anti-social behaviour and other undesirable activities. The decision to renew for a further three years proposes TDC continue the current PSPO until 1st April 2027.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the renewal of the current PSPO until 30 March 2027 as adopted in accordance with the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Reasons for the decision:

Renewal agreed as without a new three year extension it would leave the district without any legislation or powers to enforce against anti-social behaviour on our beaches and coastline

Alternative options considered:

Not to continue the PSPO. This is not recommended as it would leave the district without any legislation or powers to enforce against anti-social behaviour on our beaches and coastline code of conduct

Report author: Lisa Collingwood

Publication date: 29/01/2024

Date of decision: 25/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 25/01/2024 - Cabinet

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