Issue - meetings

The report of the Strategic Director of Communities

Presented by the Communities and Climate Change Portfolio Holder

The Communities and Climate Change Portfolio Holder presented the report.

A Member, and resident of Castle Donington, noted their support for the extension of the Order which had so far proved successful in combatting the issue of car cruises.

It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor T Saffell, and

RESOLVED THAT:

1)    The introduction of the Public Space Protection Order as set out within Appendix 1 be approved.

2)    Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Communities to vary the Order or discharge the Order at any point during the three year period of the Order.

3)    The financial level of fixed penalties issued by the Council for failing to comply with PSPO orders be set at £100, payable within 14 days of the service of the fixed penalty notice, with no option for reduced rate for early repayment.

4)    Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Communities in consultation with the Section 151 Officer to amend the financial level of the fixed penalty for failing to comply with the PSPO.

Reason for decision: The affected areas have suffered significant nuisance from vehicles and people engaged in car cruising activities during the last eight years. An order will help to control anti-social behaviour caused by car cruising and associated activities which has a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality.