Agenda item

The Executive considered a report on draft Public Space Protection Order to replace the previous Designated Public Place Orders. It was proposed that the new Order, covering controlled alcohol zones, psychoactive substances, begging and responsible dog ownership would be the subject of public consultation. The proposed Order had already been the subject of consultation and reflected, where possible, the comments submitted.

It was proposed that the draft Order be approved for further public consultation and that the Executive Head of Community, in consultation with the Community Portfolio Holder, be authorised to consider any comments arising from the consultation and make the Order, unless there were significant issues resulting from that further consultation.

It was noted that further clarification was being sought from Surrey Police on the status of buskers and ‘Big Issue’ sellers.

Resolved, that

(i)            The draft Public Space Protection Order be approved for public consultation; and

(ii)          The Executive Head of Community be authorised, in consultation with the Community Portfolio Holder, to consider any comments arising from the public consultation and to make the Order unless there are any significant issues arising therefrom.