Issue - decisions
Proposed Public Space Protection Orders to restrict alcohol consumption in public spaces, Bath and Midsomer Norton
09/09/2021 - Proposed Public Space Protection Orders to restrict alcohol consumption in public spaces in Bath and Midsomer Norton
RESOLVED (unanimously) that the Cabinet agreed to:
1) Consider the outcomes of the consultation on a Public Space Protection Order to restrict street drinking in Bath and Midsomer Norton, as set out.
2) Consider the legal criteria for adopting PSPOs, as set out in Paragraph 4 of this report, and particularly the test set out in paragraph 4.1
3) In the light of 1) and 2) above make the Bath City Order and Midsomer Norton Order as set out in Appendix 1 of the report
4) Request the Head of Legal Services or an authorised signatory on their behalf to sign and seal the Bath City Order and the Midsomer Norton Order.
5) Request the Director of People and Policy to undertake publicity relating to any agreed Order and ensure the impact of the PSPOs is kept under review
6) Request the Bath and North East Somerset Community Safety and Safeguarding Partnership to receive regular monitoring reports on the impact of the PSPOs, including equalities impacts, and updates on support and treatment available for people who misuse alcohol including street drinkers.
7) Thank those who were involved in the consultation process including Midsomer Norton Town Council and publicise the outcomes of the consultation.