Agenda item

The Executive RESOLVED that

(i)            the Public Space Protection Order be extended for a further 3 year period; and

(ii)          the Executive Head of Transformation be authorised to introduce operational amendments from the recommendations outlined within Annex B to this report, in consultation with the Support and Safeguarding Portfolio Holder and Surrey Heath Police Commander.

The Executive considered a report seeking approval for the extension of 3 year extension to the Surrey Heath Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) introduced in 2017.

Details of the review consultation undertaken in July and August 2020 were noted. A total of 41 responses had been received, all but one of which had supported the proposed 3 year extension.

Although during the past 3 years no formal prosecutions had been made, key partners, including Surrey Police, had advised that the orders enabled continuous prevention through engagement. Furthermore, the physical presence of the signage across Surrey Heath was a clear indicator of the enforcement for those who behaved irresponsibly or caused anti-social behaviour.

RESOLVED that

(i)        the Public Space Protection Order be extended for a further 3 year period; and

(ii)      the Executive Head of Transformation be authorised to introduce operational amendments from the recommendations outlined within Annex B to this report, in consultation with the Support and Safeguarding Portfolio Holder and Surrey Heath Police Commander.