Issue - meetings

(A report of Emily Spicer, Assistant Director Wellbeing & Community Leadership)

Portfolio Holder: Councillor Anne Dorrian

The Leader presented the report on the Review of the Public Spaces Protection Order (restricting public right of way over highway) on Hatter Lane, Boston.

On 27^th April 2015, Full Council had agreed to the introduction of a PSPO covering Hatter Lane, Boston for three years in response to anti-social behaviour and environmental issues within the area. Cabinet had previously approved three-year extensions of the PSPO (on 4^th April 2018 and 31^st March 2021), being satisfied that the criteria of Section 60 of the Act were met. The current PSPO period was due to expire on 27^th April 2024.

Members noted the effectiveness of the gating. Councillor John Butler queried whether there were any other locations within Boston where the gating solution could be applied. The Leader advised that she was not aware of any, but would take his comments back to the Community Safety Team. Councillor Sarah Sharpe added that the Street Wardens should also highlight any issues they came across when on duty.

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Anne Dorrian and seconded by Councillor Sandeep Ghosh.

RESOLVED:

1.     That an extension of the PSPO covering Hatter Lane (restricting public right of way over highway) be approved for a further three-year period commencing on 27^th April 2024 and ending on 26^th April 2027; and

2.     That the gated area remain the same as the original order, as introduced on 27^th April 2015.

[The Markets Manager returned to the meeting at 7.28 p.m., during consideration of the above item.]