This report seeks consideration of a proposal to implement a Public Space Protection Order at Leeming Bar and Thirsk Industrial Estates to help address persistent anti-social behaviour.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the implementation of a Public Space Protection Order and an effective enforcement regime on the Leeming Bar Estate and surrounding area as identified in paragraph 1.12 of the report; a detailed review of the Leeming Bar area Public Space Protection Order following the initial 6 month period; following the outcome of the initial 6 month review of the Leeming Bar Public Space Protection Order and the specific circumstances in relation to Thirsk Industrial Estate, consideration of implementing a Public Space Protection Order at Thirsk Industrial Estate, with decision making authority delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and that Fixed Penalty Notices are set at £100, with authority delegated to the Chief Executive to review these as appropriate.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a proposal to implement a Public Space Protection Order at Leeming Bar and Thirsk Industrial Estates to help address persistent anti-social behaviour.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the implementation of the Public Space Protection Order was necessary in order to help address anti-social behaviour displayed predominately by lorry drivers in the Leeming Bar and Thirsk Industrial Estates.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)     the implementation of a Public Space Protection Order and an effective enforcement regime on the Leeming Bar Estate and surrounding area as identified in paragraph 1.12 of the report;

(2)     a detailed review of the Leeming Bar area Public Space Protection Order following the initial 6 month period;

(3)     following the outcome of the initial 6 month review of the Leeming Bar Public Space Protection Order and the specific circumstances in relation to Thirsk Industrial Estate, consideration of implementing a Public Space Protection Order at Thirsk Industrial Estate, with decision making authority delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader; and

(4)     that Fixed Penalty Notices are set at £100, with authority delegated to the Chief Executive to review these as appropriate.