Agenda item

The report will seek Cabinet Member approval for the introduction and implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order in the surrounding area of the Wickes store on Seven Sisters Road in South Tottenham, following an eight week public consultation period.

The Cabinet Member  considered a report which sought approval for the introduction and implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order in the area surrounding the Wickes store on Seven Sisters Road in South Tottenham. The decision to implement a Public Spaces Protection Order followed an 8 week consultation period and was taken in response to  the long standing anti social behaviour issues associated with groups of men congregating around the store.

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet member for Communities:

      I.     To approve the introduction and implementation of a PSPO in the draft attached at Appendix 3 of the report,  having taken into account the EQIA at  Appendix 5 of the report,  for a period of  12 months effective from 1^st August 2016.

    II.     To note the Enforcement Plan  at Appendix  6 of the report.

REASONS FOR DECISION

Over a long period of time the Council and its partners have undertaken various measures and activities to tackle the Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) issues that blight residents' lives; these issues are all associated with the men who gather at Wickes. Due to the limited success of various measures and activities undertaken, it is considered by officers, that an effective deterrent will be the use of the new tools and powers available under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014; namely the introduction of a PSPO

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

Not to follow through with the PSPO, after a period of community feedback  regarding  the ASB being caused, and in light of the results of the Consultation this option was not considered appropriate. It was considered that the proposed PSPO provided the flexibility to address the dynamics of the problems being encountered. A PSPO allows a local authority to tailor prohibitions and requirements to deal with the specific behaviour, causing negative effects on the community.