Decision details

Agreed

That it is recommended that Council approves:-

(1)        the implementation of a Public Space Protection Order, in the area defined by the attached map (Appendix 1A), with the restrictions (contained in Appendix 1B), for a period of three years from the commencement date of 1 June 2017;

(2)        this Order to replace the Designated Public Places Order that currently exists in the City Centre to control the problematic consumption of alcohol within public places, and which is contained within the boundary of the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order;

(3)        that officers work with the Police and Exeter Community Safety Partnership in the development of an enforcement and positive/restorative pathway protocol for the Public Spaces Protection Order, together with a supporting training programme. The purpose of this is to provide clear guidance on what action is deemed appropriate, proportionate, reasonable and compassionate, with particular regard given to the rights of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly as set out in articles 10 and 11 of the Convention on Human Rights;

(4)        the adoption of a zero penalty fee where a recipient of a fixed penalty notice issued for a breach or the PSPO commits to the option of an Acceptable Behaviour Contract contained within and offered by the respective fixed penalty notice;

(5)        that any funding received by the Council from fixed penalty notices issued for a breach of any PSPO will be ring-fenced for programmes to address anti-social behaviour and the funding administered by the Exeter Community Safety Partnership; and

(6)        that officers bring back a report to Place Scrutiny Committee after six months of any Order being implemented as to its operation and effectiveness in reducing the problematic anti-social behaviour it seeks to manage together with any negative or unforeseen impacts that it may develop, and any recommendations for varying or discharging the Order.

(7)       pilot for 6 months for the toilets on Musgrave Row to be open           24 hours a day, this would be at an additional cost of £10,000.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.