Issue - meetings

This report includes outcomes to the public consultations carried out seeking views on the renewal of the four town centre alcohol control zone Public Space Protection Orders.

The report was previously considered by the Cabinet on 13 February 2024, the decision of which is set out at section 6 of the report.

Background:

This report proposed the renewal of four town centre alcohol control zone Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which related to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Strood and addressed the anti-social consumption of alcohol.

A public consultation exercise in relation to the proposed renewal of the 4 PSPOs had been conducted, the outcomes of which were detailed in Appendix 2 to the report.

The report had previously been considered by the Cabinet on 13 February 2024, the decision of which was set out at section 6 of the report.

The Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Enforcement, Councillor Osborne, supported by the Portfolio Holder for Economic and Social Regeneration and Inward Investment, Councillor Edwards, proposed the recommendations set out in the report.

Decisions:

a)      The Council noted the decision of the Cabinet, as set out at section 6 of the report.

b)      The Council approved the extension for a further 3 years of the existing four town centre alcohol control PSPOs (not varied or discharged).

Background:

This report proposed the renewal of four town centre alcohol control zone Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which related to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Strood and addressed the anti-social consumption of alcohol.

A public consultation exercise in relation to the proposed renewal of the 4 PSPOs had been conducted, the outcomes of which were detailed in Appendix 2 to the report.

Reasons:

The extension of the PSPOs should help to significantly reduce incidents of relevant anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the areas over the long-term and improve the quality of life for residents, visitors and local businesses.