Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

(a)    notes the outcome of the public consultation to the proposed variation of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Clacton Town Centre, as presented within the report (A.10);

(b)    agrees that it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the activity or behaviour covered by the proposed variation is carried out, or likely to be carried out, in a public space:

·      has had, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality;

·      is, or is likely to be, persistent or continuing in nature;

·      is, or is likely to be, unreasonable; and

·      justifies the restrictions imposed.

(c)   approves the variation to the areas covered by the current Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (as indicated within this report (A.10) and the map shown in Appendix C thereto) introducing the following additional conditions:

          i.       No person shall urinate, defecate, or spit within the public restricted area.

         ii.       No tent or other structures like a tree, wall, fence, pole, booth, or gate to be used anywhere within the restricted area shall be erected, unless prior authorisation is sought and agreed by the Council.

        iii.       All persons are prohibited from behaving in a way that causes or is likely to cause nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress to a member or members of the public.

Note: Those additional conditions would cover both the existing area of the Clacton town centre and the additional areas.