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Proposal for the introduction of a Borough Wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to restrict individuals who ingest, inhale, inject, smoke, possess or otherwise use psychoactive substances (e.g. nitrous oxide) and which is causing or likely to c
PDF 225 KB30/04/2021 - Proposal for the introduction of the borough wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to deal with the possession and use of psychoactive substances (e.g. nitrous oxide) and associated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.
DECISION
1. To note that the findings of the public consultation within Appendix C to the report, which ended on 15th February 2021, indicate overwhelming support for the introduction of a boroughwide Public Spaces Protection Order.
2. Exercising the power under section 59 of the Antisocial Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014, to agree to make a boroughwide Public Spaces Protection Order to deal with antisocial behaviour and nuisance linked to the recreational use of psychoactive substances, e.g. nitrous oxide, with the prohibitions set out in Appendix A to the report for a period of 3 years, expiring on 27th April 2024.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITY (D. RADLEY)
(Director of Community Safety (A. Corbett)