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Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO)
Meeting: 17/09/2019 - Cabinet (Item 54)
54 Public Space Protection Orders PDF 1023 KB
Report of the Acting Strategic Director, Communities and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the implementation of four Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Gateshead. |
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That the outcome of the public consultation as set out in appendix 2 to the report be noted. |
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That the Integrated Impact Assessment as set out in appendix 3 to the report be noted. |
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That the following PSPOs and as set out in appendix 4 to the report be approved: |
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· Borough wide (extension of the existing order). It will be an offence to: o be in control of a dog which fouls in a public space and not remove the dog faeces o not put a dog that is out of control on a lead when requested to do so by a council officer or a police officer o not keep dogs on a lead at all times at all cemeteries and school sites · Pensher Street East o Access to the back lane will be blocked to all vehicles · Mill Road Car Park. It will be an offence to: o Attend the car park for the purposes of a rally/car meet o Race motor vehicles o Act in an anti social manner e.g. do burn outs, play loud music · Pilot School Site. It will be an offence to: o pick up and drop off pupils of Dunston Hill/Kingsmeadow School, during certain times. |
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That the maximum amount of £100 as the level of the Fixed Penalty Notice, with a 25% discount for payment within 14 days be approved. |
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The above decisions have been made to reduce the amount of anti-social behaviour (including dog fouling) across Gateshead. |