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Decision details

Anti-social Behaviour and Alcohol PSPO

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Cabinet considered recommendations made by the Overview and Scrutiny Panel on 20 August 2024 when it called-in the decision of Cabinet made on 25 July 2024 in relation to the Public Spaces Protection Order.

Decision:

Cabinet agreed:

 

1.  That the two current PSPOs be combined and adopted for the period of one year to cover Thanet’s main urban areas (Margate, Birchington, Ramsgate, Broadstairs) (as reflected in the updated PSPO document attached);

 

2.  To delegate any minor amendments and extensions of the PSPO to the Chief Executive.

Reasons for the decision:

PSPOs are a valuable tool to allow councils and partners to tackle behaviours that can have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality. The Thanet ASB and Alcohol PSPOs have been in place for approx 7 years and are an important aspect in maintaining quality of life to Thanet residents and visitors. To effectively manage the PSPO and enforcement action taken for anti-social behaviour and alcohol related negative behaviour, a combined PSPO to encompass the district of Thanet is the most effective enforcement tool to the council and relevant partners.

Alternative options considered:

  • To amend the recommendations and then approve them. This alternative was not considered suitable as the restriction of activities is proportionate to the issues presented;
  • To reject the proposed order and recommendations. This alternative was not considered suitable as the application for the order meets the legal and consultative requirements.

Report author: Jo-Anna Taylor

Publication date: 26/07/2024

Date of decision: 25/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 25/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 03/08/2024

This decision has been called in by:

  • Councillor Phil Fellows who writes The decision was not made in accordance with the principles set out in Article 13 of the constitution. All decisions of the Council will be made in accordance with the following principles: (a) the presumption in favour of openness and transparency; (b) the need for due consultation; (c) the need to take account of relevant professional advice from appropriate staff; (d) the need for clarity of aims and desired outcomes; (e) the need to identify the range of options considered; (f) the need to give reasons and explanation for a decision; (g) the need to ensure that all necessary requirements of legality and confidence are obser"

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