Decision details

The Cabinet Member authorised the re-implementation of Public Space Protection Orders under Sections 60 and 61 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014.

The Cabinet Member authorised the re-implementation of Public Space Protection Orders under Sections 60 and 61 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014.

Given the reduction in crime and ASB in the gated areas and the support received from Statutory Consultees, Councillors, residents and a parish council; it is considered justified and proportionate to recommend the re-implementation of the following Orders for a further three years to October 2023:

·         Public Spaces Protection Order – Gating of Goodacre

·         Public Spaces Protection Order – Gating between
217 and 219 Coneygree Road and between 12 and 14 Scott Close

·         Public Spaces Protection Order – Gating of Larch Grove

·         Public Spaces Protection Order – Gating of Furze Ride and Welland Road

It is also recommended that a Public Spaces Protection Order – Gating of Welland Close and Crocus Grove is implemented.

Continuation of the gating Public Space Protection Orders will directly enable the Local Authority and the Safer Peterborough Partnership achieve the objectives to ‘Keep our communities safe, cohesive and healthy’ and ‘Tackling anti-social behaviour.’

The Public Space Protection Orders will continue to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in the gated areas, thus improving the quality of life for people who live, work and visit these areas of Peterborough and protecting vulnerable persons.

Do nothing and let the existing gating Public Space Protection Orders expire – this would have a detrimental impact on the quality of life for those who live in the vicinity of the gated areas, several of whom are vulnerable and have previously been victims of crime and ASB which lead to the implementation of the original gating orders. This would negatively impact the public's confidence in the council and would likely result in a rise in crime and ASB levels within the order areas and increase demand on public services.

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