Decision details

Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order - Burnaby Street, Napier Street West, Frederick Street

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to make a Public Spaces Protection Order pursuant to powers contained in Sections 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The proposed terms of the Order are the installation of gates on the highway, as detailed on the map in Schedule 1 and the imposition of restrictions upon other behaviours within the gated area, as detailed in Schedule 2.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the installation of gates at the alleyway that runs to the rear of 2-20 Burnaby Street and 69-85 Napier Street West and the alleyway that runs to the rear of 33-43 Frederick street.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 -
to ‘target harden’ all properties on either side of the alleyway, however the nature of some of the crimes and incidents and the cost of such action makes this alternative unrealistic and cost prohibitive.
Option 2 -
installation of gates

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 -
to ‘target harden’ all properties on either side of the alleyway, however the nature of some of the crimes and incidents and the cost of such action makes this alternative unrealistic and cost prohibitive.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has been completed by letter to potentially affected persons, as defined in Section 64(2) of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 specifically;
1. All occupiers of premises adjacent to or adjoining the highway; and
2. Any other persons in the locality who are likely to be affected by the Order.

Contact: Colin Cockcroft, Community Safety Officer 0161 770 1593, Email: colin.cockcroft@oldham.gov.uk Email: Colin.Cockcroft@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 26/03/2019

Date of decision: 19/03/2019

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