Issue - decisions
Extension of the existing 4 x Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) in Wisbech from 20th October 2020 for a further 3-year period.
20/10/2020 - Extension of the existing 4 x Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) in Wisbech from 20th October 2020 for a further 3-year period.
PDF 282 KBDecision to create the 4 Public Space Protection Orders was taken at Cabinet on the 14th September 2017 (minute Cab 18/17 refers)
https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/Data/Cabinet/201709141400/Agenda/att6820.pdf (report)
There are currently 4 individual PSPO's in place that restrict or control the possession or consumption of alcohol.
The control of alcohol Order covers a wide geographic area of Wisbech.
Whilst there are 3 Orders which restrict the possession of alcohol in specific locations. These are
o The Church Gardens of St Peter & Paul
o Memorial Gardens
o Tillery Field Park
The Orders were introduced on the 20th October 2017 and are subject of a 3-year review
The Orders and associated maps can be viewed at PSPO Order - Wisbech - Fenland
The review process is a legislative requirement and the Orders can be extended, amended or discharged.
The legislation can be found at Chapter 2 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Having completed the review process including consultation with key stakeholders and sought legal advice it is recommended the existing 4 PSPOs currently in place are extended for another 3-year period from 20th October 2020.